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Quote by Marcel Proust

“There are mountainous, arduous days, up which one takes an infinite time to climb, and downward-sloping days which one can descend at full tilt, singing as one goes.”

Quote by Marcel Proust

Book:Swann's Way

Work

Swann's Way is a seminal work in modernist literature, renowned for its richly detailed portrayal of human emotions and the complexities of social relations. The novel delves into the life of Charles Swann, a wealthy Parisian, and his relationships with various women, including Odette de Crécy and Gilberte Swann. It is characterized by its introspective narrative style and its exploration of the author's own experiences. more

Author

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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