02517cam a22003253u 4500 13743 UtSlPG 20260610133326.0 m cr n 260607r2004||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG fr iso639-1 PQ Proust, Marcel, 1871-1922 Le Côté de Guermantes - Troisième partie Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2004 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Wikipedia page about this book: https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Le_C%C3%B4t%C3%A9_de_Guermantes Release date is 2004-10-14 Produced by Robert Connal, Wilelmina Mallière and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team From images generously made available by gallica (Bibliothèque nationale de France) at http://gallica.bnf.fr "Le Côté de Guermantes - Troisième partie" by Marcel Proust is a novel written in the early 20th century. This installment continues the profoundly introspective journey of the narrator as he navigates his complex relationships with the aristocratic elite of Paris, particularly focusing on themes of love, desire, and social dynamics. Central to this part of the narrative is the anticipation of a dinner invitation with Madame de Stermaria, among other key figures, exploring the intricacies of human emotion and societal dynamics. The opening of this section establishes a sense of longing and obsession as the narrator grapples with his desire for Madame de Stermaria before their scheduled dinner. He reflects on the nature of desire and the mental games played in anticipation of romantic encounters. As the days leading up to the event stretch on, he is consumed by thoughts of their meeting and the contrasts between his past loves, particularly Albertine, and the fleeting nature of these affections. The detailed descriptions of the surroundings, coupled with his introspective thoughts, highlight the atmosphere of Paris' elite social life, setting the stage for further developments in his relationships and emotional landscape. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Autobiographical fiction France -- Social life and customs -- Fiction https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/13743 55131 55131