Swann's Way
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Swann's Way, the first volume of Marcel Proust's monumental work In Search of Lost Time, is a profound meditation on memory, time, and desire. Through richly detailed narration and introspective reflection, Proust introduces the narrator's recollections of childhood in Combray and recounts the story of Charles Swann's obsessive love for Odette de Crécy. The novel unfolds through involuntary memory-most famously triggered by the taste of a madeleine-revealing how past experiences shape identity and perception. Celebrated for its lyrical prose and psychological depth, Swann's Way has become a cornerstone of modernist literature. Proust's innovative narrative style, characterized by long, intricate sentences and a fluid treatment of time, revolutionized the novel form and influenced generations of writers. His ability to capture fleeting emotions and the subtleties of inner life makes the work both intellectually rich and emotionally resonant. The enduring significance of Swann's Way lies in its exploration of how memory and consciousness interact with the passage of time. By delving into the intricacies of human thought and the beauty of everyday moments, Proust offers readers a timeless reflection on love, art, and the persistence of the past in shaping the present.
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Proust, M. (2025). Swann's Way. Lebooks Editora.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)Proust, Marcel. 2025. Swann's Way. Lebooks Editora.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)Proust, Marcel, Swann's Way. Lebooks Editora, 2025.
MLA Citation (style guide)Proust, Marcel. Swann's Way. Lebooks Editora, 2025.
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