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Literary Fiction· France

Swann's Way

by Marcel Proust
Aggregate Editorial Score38/100
Times Literary Supplement
Published 1913440 pagesEnglish
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About This Book

Swann's Way by Marcel Proust is a landmark work of literary fiction, first published in 1913. The first volume of In Search of Lost Time establishes the novel's themes through the famous involuntary memory triggered by a madeleine, and the long 'Swann in Love' episode. Proust's intricate sentences opened a new continent of fictional possibility. Themes of memory, desire, society run through the work. The book has received recognition from Times Literary Supplement 1913.

Book Details

AuthorMarcel Proust
Published1913
Country of Origin🇫🇷 France
LanguageEnglish
Pages440
Category📖 Literary Fiction
ISBN9780300178333
Editorial Score38/100
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📖 Literary Fiction

Character-driven fiction that prioritises style, theme, and psychological depth.

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Country of Origin

🇫🇷 France

This book is part of France's rich literary tradition.

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Awards & Recognition

Times Literary Supplement
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Marcel Proust
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Swann's Way about?

The first volume of In Search of Lost Time establishes the novel's themes through the famous involuntary memory triggered by a madeleine, and the long 'Swann in Love' episode. Proust's intricate sentences opened a new continent of fictional possibility.

Who wrote Swann's Way?

Swann's Way was written by Marcel Proust, from France. First published in 1913.

What awards has Swann's Way won?

Swann's Way has received the following awards and honours: Times Literary Supplement 1913.

Is Swann's Way worth reading?

Swann's Way is a book that has earned critical recognition, with an aggregate editorial score of 12/100 on 50 Best Books, based on mentions across 1 editorial source. It is particularly recommended for readers interested in memory, desire, society.

Where can I buy Swann's Way?

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What category is Swann's Way?

Swann's Way is classified as Literary Fiction. Character-driven fiction that prioritises style, theme, and psychological depth.

What country is Swann's Way from?

Swann's Way originates from France's literary tradition. Explore more books from France on our country page.

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