Proust is officially the writer of time and memory. His writing style consists of sentences often spanning more than a page, yet written with the most interesting and, at times, most poetic form I have ever had the pleasure to read. Proust placed his heart and soul into his writing, painstakingly writing, editing, and re-editing until his work was perfect. The 13 volumes include 9 609 000 characters and dominated the 20 th century French literary scene, as well as world literature, known as a famous piece of art worldwide. Marcel Proust’s masterpiece, and a personal favorite of mine, ‘ A la recherche du temps perdu’, is recorded in the Guinness World Records as the longest novel ever written. I’ll show why I appreciate these writers as I highlight their importance to the French language, and even to World Literature.īy delving into the past to discover the most famous works of these French authors, you may find a new writer to read – or to recommend.įor the second in this series, I am sharing with you my interest in Marcel Proust. Here you will discover an insight, a taste their lives, their work, and why they are seen as the some of the most popular and outstanding writers of the modern-day French language.Įngland may have Shakespeare, Dickens – and nowadays, Carol Ann Duffy. I’m sure that you’ve had the experience of wandering around a bookstore trying to gain inspiration on what to read. I continue this series with Marcel Proust his life and my favourite of his works. Vie Française Immerse yourself in insider stories & interviews – pick up valuable tips & advice on mastering the French language and living the French dream wherever you live…įinding a fabulous book to delve into, or even one to recommend, can sometimes be tricky.Reportage + Société Stay informed & try to understand what’s happening in France – News, sport, politics, even the gossip behind it all – Explore problems & paradoxes of today’s cultural & social issues….Mode + Beauté Indulge, obsess, celebrate & enjoy stories, interviews, tips & advice about the extraordinary world of French fashion, beauty, interiors and much, much more….Gastronomie Indulge in wonderful French food & wine in person or vicariously – where to find the foodie haunts – share recipes – tips & advice….

Escapades Discover little known places in France – Learn from insider experiences, tips & advice – Plan your trip, where to go, stay, what to see & even what to pack – Be a traveller not a tourist….Arts + Culture Enrich your life through stories, interviews, info & tips about the world of French art, theatre, music, film, architecture, design, photography etc – stay informed – what’s on where and when….

Proust books in order