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1200 pages • first pub 1920 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780241205945
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Classics
Publication date: 28 February 2017
Description
One of the greatest translations of all time: Scott Moncrieff's classic version of Proust, published in three stunning clothbound volumes designed by Coralie Bickford-Smith.Proust's masterpiece is one of the seminal works of the twentieth century,...
Community Reviews Summary of 546 reviews
Moods
challenging 52%
funny 30%
emotional 28%
relaxing 21%
sad 19%
informative 11%
inspiring 11%
adventurous 7%
mysterious 7%
dark 4%
lighthearted 4%
tense 4%
hopeful 2%
Pace
medium 8%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 81% | A mix: 18%Strong character development?
Yes: 47% | It's complicated: 36% | No: 15%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 38% | No: 30% | Yes: 25% | N/A: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 65% | It's complicated: 18% | Yes: 15%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 61% | No: 19% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
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Graphic
Racism, AntisemitismModerate
Adult/minor relationship, DeathMinor
Terminal illness1200 pages • first pub 1920 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780241205945
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Classics
Publication date: 28 February 2017
Description
One of the greatest translations of all time: Scott Moncrieff's classic version of Proust, published in three stunning clothbound volumes designed by Coralie Bickford-Smith.Proust's masterpiece is one of the seminal works of the twentieth century,...
Community Reviews Summary of 546 reviews
Moods
challenging 52%
funny 30%
emotional 28%
relaxing 21%
sad 19%
informative 11%
inspiring 11%
adventurous 7%
mysterious 7%
dark 4%
lighthearted 4%
tense 4%
hopeful 2%
Pace
medium 8%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 81% | A mix: 18%Strong character development?
Yes: 47% | It's complicated: 36% | No: 15%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 38% | No: 30% | Yes: 25% | N/A: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 65% | It's complicated: 18% | Yes: 15%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 61% | No: 19% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Racism, AntisemitismModerate
Adult/minor relationship, DeathMinor
Terminal illness