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Title: Un amour de Swann
Note: Reading ease score: 65.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by Laura Natal Rodrigues at Free Literature (Images
generously made available by Hathi Trust.)
Summary: "Un amour de Swann" by Marcel Proust is a novel written during the late 19th century. The work delves into the intricacies of love and societal dynamics through the experiences of the protagonist, Charles Swann, as he navigates his infatuation with Odette de Crécy, amidst a backdrop of elite Parisian society and its peculiar rituals. The opening of the novel introduces the reader to the exclusive social circle of the Verdurins, where adherence to their peculiarities and eccentricities is paramount for acceptance. The initial focus is on the Verdurins and their interactions, which set the stage for Swann's introduction into their group, specifically through Odette, a woman of mixed social status. We witness Swann's ambivalence, as he moves between the allure of the social dynamics crafted by the Verdurins and his personal longing for love, all while reflecting on his past experiences with women and music. This rich tapestry serves as a precursor to the deeper exploration of Swann's love for Odette and the complexities of his feelings that will unfold throughout the narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Proust, Marcel, 1871-1922
EBook No.: 62100
Published: May 11, 2020
Downloads: 197
Language: French
Subject: Autobiographical fiction
Subject: Man-woman relationships -- Fiction
Subject: Prostitutes -- Fiction
Subject: France -- Social life and customs -- Fiction
Subject: Paris (France) -- Social life and customs -- Fiction
Subject: French fiction -- 20th century
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Un amour de Swann
Note: Reading ease score: 65.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by Laura Natal Rodrigues at Free Literature (Images
generously made available by Hathi Trust.)
Summary: "Un amour de Swann" by Marcel Proust is a novel written during the late 19th century. The work delves into the intricacies of love and societal dynamics through the experiences of the protagonist, Charles Swann, as he navigates his infatuation with Odette de Crécy, amidst a backdrop of elite Parisian society and its peculiar rituals. The opening of the novel introduces the reader to the exclusive social circle of the Verdurins, where adherence to their peculiarities and eccentricities is paramount for acceptance. The initial focus is on the Verdurins and their interactions, which set the stage for Swann's introduction into their group, specifically through Odette, a woman of mixed social status. We witness Swann's ambivalence, as he moves between the allure of the social dynamics crafted by the Verdurins and his personal longing for love, all while reflecting on his past experiences with women and music. This rich tapestry serves as a precursor to the deeper exploration of Swann's love for Odette and the complexities of his feelings that will unfold throughout the narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Proust, Marcel, 1871-1922
EBook No.: 62100
Published: May 11, 2020
Downloads: 197
Language: French
Subject: Autobiographical fiction
Subject: Man-woman relationships -- Fiction
Subject: Prostitutes -- Fiction
Subject: France -- Social life and customs -- Fiction
Subject: Paris (France) -- Social life and customs -- Fiction
Subject: French fiction -- 20th century
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.