TY  - BOOK
AU  - Proust,Marcel
TI  - Un amour de Swann
AV  - PQ 
PY  - 2020///
CY  - Salt Lake City, UT
PB  - Project Gutenberg
KW  - Autobiographical fiction
KW  - Man-woman relationships -- Fiction
KW  - Prostitutes -- Fiction
KW  - France -- Social life and customs -- Fiction
KW  - Paris (France) -- Social life and customs -- Fiction
KW  - French fiction -- 20th century
N1  - Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Swann_in_Love_(novella); Release date is 2020-05-11; Produced by Laura Natal Rodrigues at Free Literature (Images
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N2  - "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.)
UR  - https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/62100
ER  -