“I saw that what had appeared to me to be not worth twenty francs when it had been offered to me for twenty francs in the house of ill fame, where it was then for me simply a woman desirous of earning twenty francs, might be worth more than a million, more than one's family, more than all the most coveted positions in life if one had begun by imagining her to embody a strange creature, interesting to know, difficult to seize and to hold.”
The Guermantes Way is a part of a larger literary work that delves into the lives of the Guermantes family and their interactions with the broader society. The narrative is characterized by its intricate character development and philosophical musings, reflecting the author's deep insight into the human condition. more
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
“But the love I have for all of you doesn't stop the hurt I feel inside.”
“It's the sad people who write the most beautiful poems.”
“No single characteristic ever overtakes an entire society.”