Marcel Proust
Marcel Proust was a French novelist known for his masterpiece 'In Search of Lost Time' and its influential first volume 'Swann's Way'.
Novelist
July 10, 1871
Cancer
November 18, 1922
51
Auteuil, France
Marcel Proust, a French novelist, literary critic, and essayist, was born on July 10, 1871. He is best known for his monumental seven-volume novel, “In Search of Lost Time” (also called “Remembrance of Things Past”), which delves into introspection and explores themes of memory, time, and art. The first volume, “Swann’s Way,” is particularly renowned for its depth of thought and nuanced characterization. Proust also had a passion for the visual arts, especially the works of Eugène Delacroix, and was an art critic. His influence on literature and his ability to capture the human experience continue to resonate today.