À la recherche de Marcel Proust
André Maurois • 1949 • Hachette
- Author
- André Maurois
- First published
- 1949
- Publisher
- Hachette
- Genres
- Biography
- Subjects
- French Novelists · Biography · Biographies · Romanciers français
- ISBN
- 9788477025580
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André Maurois published À la recherche de Marcel Proust in 1949, a work intended to reintroduce the life and complex psychology of Proust to a post-war French audience. Maurois, a respected biographer known for his meticulous research into British and French literary figures, crafted this narrative to bridge the gap between the monumental complexity of Proust's A la recherche du temps perdu and the personal experiences that shaped his unique perspective on memory and society.
The book is distinguished by its scholarly yet accessible approach, providing a comprehensive portrait that balances literary criticism with biographical detail. Upon its release, the volume was well received for its ability to synthesize Proust’s dense intellectual life into a readable format, becoming a foundational reference for students and admirers of the novelist who sought a clearer understanding of the man behind the prose.
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