"In Search of Lost Time: The Guermantes Way" is a classic novel that provides a satirical look into the glamorous salons of the aristocracy. It offers an insight into the nature of desires and the journey towards adulthood through the experiences of the narrator and his lover. It is highly recommended for readers interested in French literature and those seeking a thought-provoking exploration of societal norms."

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THE ACCLAIMED FULLY REVISED EDITION OF THE SCOTT MONCRIEFF AND KILMARTIN TRANSLATIONIn The Guermantes Way Proust's narrator recalls his initiation into the dazzling world of Parisian high society. Looking back over his time in the glamorous salons of the aristocracy, he satirises this shallow world and his own youthful infatuation with it. His observations, and his experiences with his lover Albertine, also educate him in the volatile nature of desire as he walks the path towards adulthood.

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