“She poured out Swann's tea, inquired "Lemon or cream?" and, on his answering "Cream, please," said to him with a laugh: "A cloud!" And as he pronounced it excellent, "You see, I know just how you like it." This tea had indeed seemed to Swann, just as it seemed to her; something precious, and love has such a need to find some justification for itself, some guarantee of duration, in pleasures which without it would have no existence and must cease with its passing.”
Quote by Marcel Proust
Work
Remembrance of Things Past: Swann's Way & Within a Budding Grove
In this first volume of the seven-part novel, Proust delves into the complexities of human relationships and the passage of time through the lens of his protagonist's childhood and early adulthood. The narrative intertwines personal experiences with broader social commentary, offering a rich tapestry of French society at the turn of the century. more
Author
Marcel Proust
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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