“It is in moments of illness that we are compelled to recognize that we live not alone but chained to a creature of a different kingdom, whole worlds apart, who has no knowledge of us and by whom it is impossible to make ourselves understood: our body.”
Quote by Marcel Proust
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Remembrance of Things Past: Swann's way. Within a budding grove. The Guermantes way
This book is the first volume of the epic novel 'Remembrance of Things Past,' which delves into the complexities of human relationships and the passage of time through the eyes of the protagonist, Charles Swann. Set in Paris, it offers a rich tapestry of social and cultural commentary. more
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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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