Publisher's Synopsis
à l'ombre des jeunes filles en fleurs (In the Shadow of Young Girls in Flower) is the second volume of Marcel Proust's monumental novel à la recherche du temps perdu (In Search of Lost Time). Published in 1919, this installment continues the narrator's exploration of memory, art, and the complexities of human relationships.
Set against the backdrop of the fashionable seaside resort of Balbec, the novel delves into the narrator's infatuations with young women, particularly the enigmatic Albertine. Proust masterfully portrays the nuances of adolescent desire and the ephemeral nature of beauty, while also offering profound insights into the social milieu of the French aristocracy. Through its rich prose and psychological depth, Ã l'ombre des jeunes filles en fleurs remains a cornerstone of French literature and a timeless exploration of the human condition.
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