Proust For Beginners

Proust For Beginners  is a compelling biography of French novelist Marcel Proust and a vivid portrait of his times. It also serves as a concise guide and critical review of In Search of Lost Time (À la recherche du temps perdu, 7 volumes, 1913–1927), one of the most difficult—yet widely taught—works of French literature. With extensive passages from  In Search of Lost Time  and other essential works,  Proust For Beginners  highlights the defining themes and unique litera