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“No sooner had the warm liquid mixed with the crumbs touched my palate than a shudder ran through me and I stopped, intent upon the extraordinary thing that was happening to me.”

Quote by Marcel Proust

Book:Swann's Way

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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

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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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Book:Marcel Proust: A Selection from His Miscellaneous Writings

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