| Author |
Proust, Marcel, 1871-1922 |
| Title |
Albertine disparue Vol 1 (of 2)
À la recherche du temps perdu, Tome 7
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| Note |
Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Albertine_disparue
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 63.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Laura Natal Rodrigues at Free Literature (Images generously made available by Gallica, Bibliothèque nationale de France.)
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| Summary |
"Albertine disparue" by Marcel Proust is a novel written in the early 20th century. It is a part of the monumental work "À la recherche du temps perdu" and delves deeply into themes of love, loss, and memory, viewed through the lens of the protagonist's tumultuous relationship with Albertine. At the center of this narrative is the unnamed narrator grappling with the emotional turmoil following Albertine's departure, his reflections revealing the complexity of desire and attachment. The opening of "Albertine disparue" presents a poignant moment of upheaval for the narrator as he comes to terms with Albertine's sudden absence. He oscillates between denial and overwhelming grief, revealing his initial belief that her departure would free him from his emotional turmoil. However, the stark reality of her absence shatters his analysis of their relationship, igniting a desperate hope for her return. The narrator's internal battle exemplifies the cognitive dissonance he experiences, as he reflects on the nature of his love and the painful recognition that he has been deeply affected by her departure, ultimately revealing the intricate dynamics of human emotion and attachment. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
French |
| LoC Class |
PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
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| Subject |
Autobiographical fiction
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| Subject |
France -- Social life and customs -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
64427 |
| Release Date |
Jan 31, 2021 |
| Most Recently Updated |
May 2, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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