The Guermantes Way by Marcel Proust
Set against the backdrop of the French aristocracy, this novel delves into the intricacies of high society through the eyes of its introspective narrator. As he navigates the opulent world of the Guermantes family, he becomes increasingly aware of the superficiality and pretensions that underpin the social elite. Through a series of encounters and observations, the narrator reflects on themes of memory, desire, and the passage of time, offering a poignant exploration of the human condition amidst the grandeur and decadence of early 20th-century Paris.
- Published
- 1992
- Nationality
- French
- Length
- Long
- Pages
- 500-600
- Original Language
- French
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- Alternate Titles
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- Guermantes Tarafı
- La Parte Di Guermantes
- Le Côté de Guermantes
- O Lado De Guermantes
- Strona Guermantes
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