Monsieur Proust
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Author: Céleste Albaret
Binding: Hardback
Published: Collins : Harvill Press, 1976
Condition:
Book: Fair
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Glue stains on endpapers. Clean text.
This memoir offers an unparalleled look into the private world of one of literature's giants. Céleste Albaret, Marcel Proust's devoted housekeeper, chronicles the author's final years with remarkable intimacy and detail. The narrative uncovers the daily routines, eccentricities, and profound dedication that shaped Proust's monumental work, In Search of Lost Time. It presents a unique perspective on the creative process and the personal sacrifices made in pursuit of artistic vision, illustrating the profound bond between the writer and his most trusted companion. This compelling account provides essential insights for anyone seeking to understand the man behind the masterpiece.
Author: Céleste Albaret
Binding: Hardback
Published: Collins : Harvill Press, 1976
Condition:
Book: Fair
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Glue stains on endpapers. Clean text.
This memoir offers an unparalleled look into the private world of one of literature's giants. Céleste Albaret, Marcel Proust's devoted housekeeper, chronicles the author's final years with remarkable intimacy and detail. The narrative uncovers the daily routines, eccentricities, and profound dedication that shaped Proust's monumental work, In Search of Lost Time. It presents a unique perspective on the creative process and the personal sacrifices made in pursuit of artistic vision, illustrating the profound bond between the writer and his most trusted companion. This compelling account provides essential insights for anyone seeking to understand the man behind the masterpiece.