Remembrance of things past

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.