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Title: A l'ombre des jeunes filles en fleurs - Première partie
Note: Reading ease score: 64.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Note: A la recherche du temps perdu, Tome II.
Credits: Produced by Sue Asscher, Walter Debeuf, Patrick Narzul, and Marie Lebert
Summary: "A l'ombre des jeunes filles en fleurs - Première partie" by Marcel Proust is a novel written during the early 20th century. It is the second volume of his seven-part series "À la recherche du temps perdu," and it delves into themes of love, memory, and social dynamics in the context of French society. The narrative centers around the experiences and reflections of the young protagonist as he navigates his relationships with various characters, including the enigmatic Swann and his daughter, Gilberte. At the start of the novel, the protagonist reflects on the social nuances of his family's interactions, particularly concerning M. de Norpois, whom they are inviting to dinner. Through a rich tapestry of character insight and social commentary, Proust reveals Swann's dual existence—his new public persona following his marriage to Odette—which contrasts with the private elegance he once exhibited. The protagonist's longing for artistic experiences, notably his excitement to hear the actress Berma perform in "Phèdre," sets the stage for further explorations of beauty, art, and emotional complexity. This opening portion thereby establishes a deeply introspective tone and positions themes of personal aspiration against societal expectations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Proust, Marcel, 1871-1922
EBook No.: 2998
Published: Dec 1, 2001
Downloads: 399
Language: French
Subject: Autobiographical fiction
Subject: Villages -- France -- Fiction
Subject: France -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: A l'ombre des jeunes filles en fleurs - Première partie
Note: Reading ease score: 64.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Note: A la recherche du temps perdu, Tome II.
Credits: Produced by Sue Asscher, Walter Debeuf, Patrick Narzul, and Marie Lebert
Summary: "A l'ombre des jeunes filles en fleurs - Première partie" by Marcel Proust is a novel written during the early 20th century. It is the second volume of his seven-part series "À la recherche du temps perdu," and it delves into themes of love, memory, and social dynamics in the context of French society. The narrative centers around the experiences and reflections of the young protagonist as he navigates his relationships with various characters, including the enigmatic Swann and his daughter, Gilberte. At the start of the novel, the protagonist reflects on the social nuances of his family's interactions, particularly concerning M. de Norpois, whom they are inviting to dinner. Through a rich tapestry of character insight and social commentary, Proust reveals Swann's dual existence—his new public persona following his marriage to Odette—which contrasts with the private elegance he once exhibited. The protagonist's longing for artistic experiences, notably his excitement to hear the actress Berma perform in "Phèdre," sets the stage for further explorations of beauty, art, and emotional complexity. This opening portion thereby establishes a deeply introspective tone and positions themes of personal aspiration against societal expectations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Proust, Marcel, 1871-1922
EBook No.: 2998
Published: Dec 1, 2001
Downloads: 399
Language: French
Subject: Autobiographical fiction
Subject: Villages -- France -- Fiction
Subject: France -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.