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Mentioned in 13 episodes

Remembrance of things past

Book • 1922

Henry Studdy Theobald

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.

Mentioned by

Sendhil Mullainathan

Mentioned in 13 episodes

Mentioned by

Matthew Cobb

when discussing powerful smell-triggered memories, referencing Proust's famous madeleine passage.

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Mentioned by Becca while quizzing about the world's longest novel and its word count.

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Mentioned by

John Gray

as a writer whose long book he enjoys.

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Mentioned by

Audrey Wasser

as an example of a literary work that critics interpret using argumentative procedures.

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Mentioned by

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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Mentioned by

Ben

when discussing the power of memory and its role in human experience.

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Mentioned by

Jeremy King

as a work he plans to approach via listening and referencing Proustian memory moments.

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Mentioned by

Melody Jue

as an example of how smell triggers memory in literature (Proust's madeleine moment).

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Mentioned by

Gretchen Rubin

describing her decision to read this major multi-volume classic during a past summer project.

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