Swann's Way (Version 2)

"Swann's Way" (1913) is the first volume of Marcel Proust's monumental autobiographical novel "In Search of Lost Time." The narrative explores themes of memory and perception through the lens of sensory experiences, particularly highlighted by the famous madeleine episode. Initially rejected by multiple publishers, it was eventually published by Grasset after Proust financed the costs himself. The book is divided into four parts, including the novella "Un Amour de Swann," which details Charles Swann's love affair with Odette de Crécy, making it a key introduction to Proust's work.