Introduction to Proust : His Life, His Circle and His Work 9781315694818, 9781138908024

This book, first published in 1940, provides an introduction to the life and work of the French novelist, critic, and es

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Introduction to Proust : His Life, His Circle and His Work
9781315694818, 9781138908024

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