02713cam a22004093u 4500 63532 UtSlPG 20260610134449.0 m cr n 260607r2020||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 24015190 UtSlPG en iso639-1 PQ Proust, Marcel, 1871-1922 A l'ombre des jeunes filles en fleurs. English Within a Budding Grove Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2020 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Remembrance of things past (or, In search of lost time) ; volume 2 The Modern library of the world's best books ; 172 Release date is 2020-10-23 Laura Natal Rodrigues at Free Literature (Images generously made available by The Internet Archive.) "Within a Budding Grove" by Marcel Proust is a novel written in the early 20th century. It is the second volume in Proust's monumental work "In Search of Lost Time," focusing on the intricacies of love, memory, and social relationships. The narrative centers around the young narrator's experiences and encounters as he navigates his feelings for Gilberte Swann, the daughter of Charles Swann, amidst the backdrop of French society. The opening of the novel introduces the narrator's reflections on his family's dynamics and their social interactions, particularly concerning the upcoming dinner with M. de Norpois, a prominent diplomat. As the family discusses their social circle, we learn about Swann's current position and the societal changes he has undergone since marrying Odette. The narrator's lens reveals a complex web of relationships, highlighting his adolescent anxieties and aspirations, especially regarding the theatre and the significant actress Berma. With a blend of keen observations and poignant feelings, the text sets the stage for a deeper exploration of love and social pretensions in the world of the narrator and his acquaintances. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Bildungsromans Villages -- France -- Fiction France -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction Scott-Moncrieff, C. K. (Charles Kenneth), 1889-1930 Remembrance of things past (or, In search of lost time) ; volume 2 The Modern library of the world's best books ; 172 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/63532 104356 104356