[法]普鲁斯特 徐和瑾

About the Author

Marcel Proust, the renowned French novelist whose full name in this edition is rendered as [法]普鲁斯特, was a literary giant of the early 20th century, born in 1871 in Paris to a bourgeois family. A chronic asthmatic who spent much of his life in seclusion, Proust transformed his introspective observations into profound explorations of memory, time, and society. His magnum opus, '追忆似水年华(第1卷):在斯万家这边', launches an epic seven-volume narrative that delves into the intricacies of aristocratic and middle-class life in Belle Époque France, blending psychological depth with lyrical prose. Translated and adapted by Xu Hejin (徐和瑾), this work captures Proust's genius in evoking the elusive textures of the past. Despite his reclusive existence, Proust's influence endures, shaping modernist literature through his innovative stream-of-consciousness technique and meticulous social critique. He passed away in 1922, leaving a legacy that continues to captivate readers worldwide with its philosophical richness and emotional resonance.