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Remembrance of things past
Book • 1922
The novel, published in seven volumes between 1913 and 1927, follows the narrator's life from his childhood in Combray to his experiences in Paris and other locations.
It is known for its complex and lyrical prose, and its exploration of the human experience through the narrator's relationships, memories, and observations.
The work is often interpreted as loosely autobiographical and is celebrated for its profound reflections on art, time, memory, self, and loss.
It is known for its complex and lyrical prose, and its exploration of the human experience through the narrator's relationships, memories, and observations.
The work is often interpreted as loosely autobiographical and is celebrated for its profound reflections on art, time, memory, self, and loss.
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Sendhil Mullainathan in relation to the power of salient memories and sensory experiences.
Sendhil Mullainathan in relation to the power of salient memories and sensory experiences.
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Recommended by Tyler Cowen as a rewarding read, despite some boring parts, exploring inner monologues and social dynamics.
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Recommended by Joan Plowright as an epic book with a wonderful portrayal of love between a boy and his grandmother.
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