New Releases by Marcel Proust

In Swann’s Way, the themes of Proust’s masterpiece are introduced, and the narrator’s childhood in Paris and Combray is recalled, most memorably in the evocation of the famous maternal good-night kiss. The recollection of the narrator’s love for Swann’s daughter Gilberte leads to an account of Swann’s passion for Odette and the rise of the nouveaux riches Verdurins. For this authoritative English-language edition, D. J. Enright has revised the late Terence Kilmartin’s acclaimed reworking of C. K. Scott Moncrieff’s translation to take into account the new definitive French editions of Á la recherché du temps perdu (the final volume of these new editions was published by the Bibliothèque de la Pléiade in 1989).

In search of lost time is Proust''s masterpiece and was described by Somerset Maugham as the greatest novel of the 20th century. This edition contains notes, addenda and synopses.

In search of lost time is Proust''s masterpiece and was described by Somerset Maugham as the greatest novel of the 20th century. This edition contains notes, addenda and synopses.

A la fin de l''automne 1908, Proust rentre de Cabourg épuisé. Depuis longtemps, il a renoncé à son oeuvre. Profitant d''un répit que lui laisse sa maladie, il commence un article pour Le Figaro : "Contre Sainte-Beuve". Six mois plus tard, l''article est devenu un essai de trois cents pages. Conversant librement avec sa mère, l''auteur entrelace, autour d''une réflexion sur Sainte-Beuve les souvenirs personnels, les portraits d''amis, les impressions de lecture. Voici le château de Guermantes : voici M. de Quercy et Mme de Cardaillac, grands lecteurs de Balzac, mais qui ressemblent à s''y méprendre à Charlus et à Gilberte. Sans le savoir, Proust venait de libérer son génie. Proust ne voulait pas qu''on mît des idées dans un roman. Toutes les analyses qu''il a écartées d''À la recherche du temps perdu, on les trouvera ici. Elles confirment que Proust, le plus grand romancier de son siècle, pourrait en être aussi le plus grand critique.

One of the great works of Western literature, now in the new definitive French Pleiade edition translated by C.K. Scott Moncrieff and Terence Kilmartin. Volume one includes SWANN''S WAY and WITHIN A BUDDING GROVE.

A new translation from the original French manuscripts of Marcel Proust''s The Lemoine Case (L''Affaire Lemoine). 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. Published in 1921 as a novella, this work explores themes of identity, deception, and the nature of truth through a tale about a man named Lemoine, who gains fame and adoration by falsely claiming to be a renowned military hero. In an argument for Nietzsche''s Subjectivism, Proust questions the reliability of appearances and the power of social constructs in shaping public perception. The novella delves into the complexities of human behavior, offering reflections on the allure of personal narratives and the intricate interplay between truth and falsehood.

A new 2023 translation of Marcel Proust''s 1913 Swann''s Way (Du côté de chez Swann), the first novel in 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. "Swann''s Way" is the first volume of Marcel Proust''s monumental 7-part novel, "In Search of Lost Time" (À la recherche du temps perdu). It introduces the themes and characters that will unfold throughout the seven-volume work. The novel revolves around the narrator''s memories of his childhood and his fascination with the wealthy Charles Swann and his love affair with Odette de Crécy. Proust explores the themes of memory, time, love, and the power of art. "Swann''s Way" serves as an entry point into Proust''s complex exploration of human perception and the impact of memory on our lives, and the massive art project that is In Search of Lost Time.

A new translation from the original French manuscripts of Marcel Proust''s 1921 Reading Days (Journees de Lecture). 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. This is a compilation of Proust''s intimate notes, reflections, and anecdotes about literature, art, and life. In this work, Proust delves into the transformative power of books, examining the emotional and intellectual impact of literature and the role of memory in reading. Through his musings on the connections between the reader, the author, and the text, Proust offers insights into his own reading habits and creative process. This collection provides valuable perspectives for scholars and enthusiasts seeking to understand Proust''s literary sensibilities.

A new 2023 translation of Marcel Proust''s 1922 "Sodom and Gomorrah" (Sodome et Gomorrhe), Volume V in 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 fourth volume of "In Search of Lost Time," "Sodom and Gomorrah," explores the themes of homosexuality and desire within the context of Parisian society. The narrator observes and investigates the secret relationships and hidden desires of various characters, providing a nuanced portrayal of the complexities of human sexuality. Proust''s exploration challenges societal norms and offers a profound meditation on desire, repression, and the masks individuals wear to conceal their true selves. Freud was a contemporary of Proust, and most of Elitist Modernist society was already fully in support of the normalization of all sexual activities. As a member of the French bourgeoisie himself, Proust focused nearly exclusively on the freedom of the Aristocracy from what his favorite Philosopher Nietzsche called "herd morality", and likewise adopted Nietzsche''s condemnation of moral structures of any kind.

A new 2023 translation of Marcel Proust''s 1918 "In the Shadow of Young Girls in Flower" (À l''ombre des jeunes filles en fleurs), the second volume of the series In Search of Lost time. This is sometimes translated as "Within a budding grove" but this translation is faithful to the original text without referencing previous English translations. 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 second volume of Proust''s monumental 7-part novel "In Search of Lost Time," In the Shadow of Young Girls in Flower, delves deeper into the narrator''s experiences as a young adult. It follows the narrator''s social interactions, romantic encounters, and his infatuation with Gilberte Swann. Proust reflects on the complexities of love, the nature of desire, and the masks people wear in society. This classic novel presents a vivid exploration of the narrator''s emotional development and his growing awareness of the nuances of human relationships.