The Maxims of Marcel Proust is a collection of insightful and thought-provoking quotes and aphorisms by the renowned French author Marcel Proust. Compiled from his various works, including his masterpiece In Search of Lost Time, these maxims cover a wide range of topics such as love, friendship, art, literature, and the human experience. Each maxim is presented in both French and English, making it accessible to readers of both languages. The book also includes an introduction by the editor, which provides context and ...
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The Maxims of Marcel Proust is a collection of insightful and thought-provoking quotes and aphorisms by the renowned French author Marcel Proust. Compiled from his various works, including his masterpiece In Search of Lost Time, these maxims cover a wide range of topics such as love, friendship, art, literature, and the human experience. Each maxim is presented in both French and English, making it accessible to readers of both languages. The book also includes an introduction by the editor, which provides context and background on Proust's life and work. Whether you are a fan of Proust's writing or simply looking for some inspiration and wisdom, The Maxims of Marcel Proust is a must-read.Text Is In English And French.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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Good. Teal patterned papered boards over teal quarter-cloth, good with moderate edgewear and shelf-wear, rear panel a little bowed. Spine square. Binding sound. No jacket, if issued. Prior owner's name penned to front paste down; light occasional pencil markings throughout.
Justin O'Brien is a godawful translator; as hard as Proust can be to understand (even to patient, dogged readers), O'Brien makes Proust HARDER to understand. And O'Brien's prose too often pokes the reader in the eye--when it does not (also often) enmesh the reader in barbed-wire.
