Analysis Of Swann s Way By Marcel Proust - 1551 Words

Speaking on the concepts of time, memory, and narrative, Swann s Way by Marcel Proust creates a literary artwork bathed in the exploration of identity through achronological excerpts. Each recollection the narrator experiences are packed with a specific and intense contextual message, providing the audience with a unique reading experience. This paper will serve as an analysis of the construction of text observed in Swann s Way, followed by an explication of two passages of choice and an accompanying interpretation of each text. The Reading Experience Before proceeding to text-analyses, it would be wise to discuss the reader s experience while reading Proust. Reading Proust has been described as both a journey through a friend s thoughts and a life-like experience by many authors. Noted for having written one of the longest sentences in the history of writing, Proust s writing style takes on the effortless fluidity of thoughts and feelings. Speed-readers should be cautioned, as his writing may not be quickly interpreted, but rather is best enjoyed and understood word by word (and sometimes by reading twice). A bit of frustration and fatigue can develop for new readers (it did for me); however, with patience and a willingness to submit to his memories and illustrations is both interesting and rewarding. Another gift accompany the Proust reading experience is the death of the traditional author. Proust takes an interesting stance on the reading experience making itShow MoreRelatedStephen P. Robbins Timothy A. Judge (2011) Organizational Behaviour 15th Edition New Jersey: Prentice Hall393164 Words   |  1573 Pagesand permission should be obtained from the publisher prior to any prohibited reproduction, storage in a retrieval system, or transmission in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or likewise. To obtain permission(s) to use material from this work, please submit a written request to Pearson Education, Inc., Permissions Department, One Lake Street, Upper Saddle River, New Jersey 07458, or you may fax your request to 201-236-3290. Many of the designations by manufacturers