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Proust in love
by William C. Carter, published on April 22, 2022 by Éditions Armand Colin.
His favorite quote:
The different sexual types that the writer represents in his novel illustrate the complex laws of erotic attraction in the universe.
Why this book?
Because this book is a goldmine.
First, for those who are unfamiliar with Proust's work, they will discover the context of the writing of
A la recherche du temps perdu
.
For others, the author offers a complete portrait of Paris in the Belle Epoque, a hidden worldly Paris and an author plagued by the demons of jealousy, sentimental outbursts and impossible loves.
Because to understand a work such as this,
it must be mirrored with the sentimental adventures of the author.
This point of view enlightens the reader on the density of the emotions that the characters feel but also on the construction of the characters.
Indeed, each character or each trait of character, draw their origin from the close friends of Proust.
The author draws parallel portraits of fictional characters and those who have existed.
We discover with surprise the links that can be woven between them and the sentimental experience of Proust.
Because this book reveals what has never been revealed about
Proust's brothel practices.
Amazing rituals that clash with the writing of this author who devoted himself to painting the pangs of the human soul.
The essentials in 2 minutes
The plot.
In this essay, Carter C.William connects the sentimental life and loves of Proust with the characters of his books.
It is an unpublished sentimental, amorous and obsessive biography.
Characters.
Marcel Proust socialite with the Tout-Paris of the time and in particular his loves: Reynaldo Han, Afred Agostinelli, Daudet, the waiters of the Ritz;
but also its characters
Places.
Paris, Cabourg, Beg Meil, wherever Proust vacationed
The time.
the book unfolds chronologically during the life of Marcel Proust from 1871 to 1922.
The author.
William C Carter is a brilliant American academic, specialist in Proust.
He has published numerous books devoted to this author.
This book was read with
curiosity discovering the characters and their moods.
The entire construction of Proust's work is based on his life, he transforms each experience into a chapter.
Paralleling these two perspectives makes the writing closer and incredibly contemporary.
A success.
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