Remembrance of Things Past: Volume 2

Scott Moncrieff s classic version of Proust, published in three volumes, is considered one of the greatest translations of all time. This second volume includes "The Guermantes Way" and "Cities of the Plain." Proust's masterpiece is a profound reflection on art, time, memory, self, and loss, considered the definitive modern novel. Moncrieff's translation is highly regarded and is now available in three volumes in Penguin Classics.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 1200 pages
Publication date: 06 October 2022
Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Proust's masterpiece, a profound reflection on art, time, memory, self, and loss, is considered the definitive modern novel. C. K. Scott Moncrieff's famous translation, originally published in the 1920s, is now regarded as a classic in its own right. This second volume includes "The Guermantes Way" and "Cities of the Plain." Scott Moncrieff's translations are considered literary masterpieces, and his book is considered indispensable for those seeking to tackle Proust. Many readers believe that his headily perfumed translation captures the essence of Belle Époque France more vividly than the original. Joseph Conrad praised Moncrieff's rendering, stating that he was more interested and fascinated by it than Proust's creation.

Weight: 809g
Dimension: 198 x 129 x 51 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780241610527