Remembrance of Things Past: Volume 3

Scott Moncrieff s classic version of Proust, published in three volumes, is considered one of the greatest translations of all time. This third volume includes "The Captive," "The Sweet Cheat Gone," and "Time Regained." 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: 1072 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 third volume includes "The Captive," "The Sweet Cheat Gone," and "Time Regained." Scott Moncrieff's translations are considered literary masterpieces, and his book is considered indispensable for readers seeking to tackle Proust. Many believe 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: 718g
Dimension: 198 x 130 x 44 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780241610534