A Ellison, David R. creator text bibliography enk Cambridge New York Cambridge University Press 2010 monographic eng

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xiv, 214 p. : ill. ; 23 cm. "Proust's 'A la recherche du temps perdu' (In search of lost time) is many things at once: a novel of education, a portrait of French society during the Third Republic, a masterful psychological analysis of love, a reflection on homosexuality, an essay in moral and aesthetic theory, and, above all, one of the great literary achievements of the twentieth century. This Reader's Guide analyses each volume of the 'Recherche' in order and in detail. Without jargon or technical language, David Ellison leads the reader through the work, clarifying but not oversimplifying the intricate beauty of Proust's imaginary universe. Focused both on large themes and on narrative and stylistic particularities, Ellison's readings expand our understanding and appreciation of the work and provide tools for the further study of Proust. All French quotations are translated, making this an ideal guide for students of comparative literature as well as of French"--Résumé de l'éditeur. Du cóte de chez Swann (The way by Swann's) -- A l'ombre des jeunes filles en fleurs (In the shadow of young girls in flower) -- Le cóte de Guermantes (The Guermantes way) -- Sodome et Gomorrhe (Sodom and Gomorrah) -- La prisonniáere (The prisoner) and Albertine disparue (The fugitive) -- Le temps retrouve (Finding time again). David Ellison. Includes bibliographical references (p. 197-204) and index Proust, Marcel 1871-1922 Handbooks, manuals, etc Proust, Marcel 1871-1922 Guides, manuels, etc PQ 2631 E47r 2010 843/.912 9780521895774 (hardback) 0521895774 ( hardback) 9780521720069 (pbk.) 0521720060 (pbk.) 2009050375 http://assets.cambridge.org/97805218/95774/cover/9780521895774.jpg http://assets.cambridge.org/97805218/95774/cover/9780521895774.jpg LVB 091203 20230410130817.0 96559 fre