Adam Watt

Last book of the year. A fitting choice, because it will tie into one of next year's journeys.

Includes a biography of Proust, some essays about the context of Proust's time (philosophical, social, scientific, the arts), descriptions of his earlier works, and a summary of the Big Book itself. This latter part takes up the majority of the book.

The last chapter includes some valuable information about Proust criticism, biographies, and other secondary literature.

A valuable guide to the Proust beginner (like me!) or a beginner in more serious Proust study.… (mehr)