Project Gutenberg 2020-05-11 Public domain in the USA. 209 Proust, Marcel 1871 1922 Un amour de Swann Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Swann_in_Love_(novella) Produced by Laura Natal Rodrigues at Free Literature (Images generously made available by Hathi Trust.) "Un amour de Swann" by Marcel Proust is a novel written during the late 19th century. The work delves into the intricacies of love and societal dynamics through the experiences of the protagonist, Charles Swann, as he navigates his infatuation with Odette de Crécy, amidst a backdrop of elite Parisian society and its peculiar rituals. The opening of the novel introduces the reader to the exclusive social circle of the Verdurins, where adherence to their peculiarities and eccentricities is paramount for acceptance. The initial focus is on the Verdurins and their interactions, which set the stage for Swann's introduction into their group, specifically through Odette, a woman of mixed social status. We witness Swann's ambivalence, as he moves between the allure of the social dynamics crafted by the Verdurins and his personal longing for love, all while reflecting on his past experiences with women and music. This rich tapestry serves as a precursor to the deeper exploration of Swann's love for Odette and the complexities of his feelings that will unfold throughout the narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 65.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. fr Autobiographical fiction Man-woman relationships -- Fiction Prostitutes -- Fiction France -- Social life and customs -- Fiction Paris (France) -- Social life and customs -- Fiction French fiction -- 20th century PQ Text FR Nouveautés FR Littérature Category: Romance Category: Novels Category: French Literature 506161 2025-07-24T13:53:07.718546 text/html 484954 2024-10-18T03:17:22 text/html 236621 2025-07-24T13:53:12.333535 application/epub+zip 243646 2025-07-24T13:53:08.573531 application/epub+zip 243646 2025-07-24T13:53:08.144594 application/epub+zip 362808 2025-07-24T13:53:15.509001 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 347949 2025-07-24T13:53:11.936499 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 348125 2022-09-28T03:30:17.100652 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 493670 2025-07-24T13:53:07.183557 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 473949 2024-10-18T03:17:21 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18472 2025-07-24T13:53:15.647987 application/rdf+xml 4332 2025-07-24T13:53:08.255537 image/jpeg 1242 2025-07-24T13:53:08.201537 image/jpeg 217248 2025-07-24T13:53:07.772521 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog fr.wikipedia en.wikipedia