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Quote by Marcel Proust

“We were resigned to suffering, thinking that we loved outside ourselves, and we perceive that our love is a function of our sorrow, that our love perhaps is our sorrow.”

Quote by Marcel Proust

Book:In Search of Lost Time: Or

Work

In Search of Lost Time: Or

This seminal work is a seven-volume novel that delves into the complexities of human experience, weaving together elements of realism, symbolism, and stream-of-consciousness writing. The story follows the protagonist's journey through the different stages of life, reflecting on the past and the nature of time. more

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Marcel Proust was a French novelist renowned for his magnum opus, 'In Search of Lost Time'. This novel is considered a classic of 20th-century literature, known for its intricate psychological portrayals and profound exploration of memory. more

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