About this ebook
A new 2023 translation of Marcel Proust's 1925 The Fugitive (original title "La Fugitive", later publications "Albertine disparue"), Volume VII of the series In Search of Lost Time. This edition contains a new Afterword by the translator, a timeline of Proust's life and works and a glossary of philosophic concepts in his body of work. "The Fugitive," also known as "Albertine disparue" in later publications, is the sixth volume of "In Search of Lost Time." The novel follows the narrator's search for his beloved Albertine, who has left him under mysterious circumstances. As the narrator unravels the truth about Albertine's desires and secret life, Proust explores themes of obsession, loss, and the elusive nature of identity. Through the narrator's relentless pursuit of understanding, the novel delves into the complexities of human relationships, the fragility of love, and the transient nature of happiness.
About the author
A French novelist, critic, and essayist, Proust is best known for his monumental work "In Search of Lost Time" (previously translated as "Remembrance of Things Past"). His narrative style, focusing on the subjective experiences of time and memory, has been hugely influential in the field of literary modernism.
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