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I failed epically in my attempt to read Swann‘s Way earlier this year; I only managed to read 5 pages! I decided to try the graphic novel version instead. There‘s several maps of Paris in the book to help visualize the locations. I think this might be the way to go!

#MayMovieMagic Day 16: #LeTempsDAmour reminds me of Swann‘s Way - The meat of the story lies in Swann‘s affair with Mdm Odette de Crecy who played Swann like a flute (and so many other men besides) that his resistance was futile as was his yielding, inevitable and quite obsessive. There is beauty here, so much of it that fills the senses – the thickness of the book, the scent of the new pages, the exquisite art. My review: https://wp.me/pDlzr-awC

A good overview for people who, like me, are both intimidated and enticed by Proust's masterwork. Beautiful artwork. #graphicnovels #proust

In my experience with graphic novels, this book had a lot of narrative. The art was not very tight but the intent was clear. The book is narrated by a young boy, Marcel, who admires his neighbors, the Swanns. In addition, Marcel is influenced by weather and books. The imagery Marcel draws from weather & his books guide his interpretation of the Swann‘s every day life. Marcel‘s assumptions were interesting and not too far from the Swann‘s roots.

This quote jumped out at me. I‘m home sick & this brought me some #Zen.

“What was deepest in me, the constantly moving core that governed all the rest, was my belief in the philosophical...”

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This lad loved his uncle but was forbidden to visit him after an improper visit with a “tart”. A family squabble ensued leaving them #Broken-hearted
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“Clearly, the truth I was after was not in the taste but in me. The taste awakened it...”
#LoveAtFirstBite

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#AprilBookShowers Day 16: #ThoughtProvoking - I am not sure whether I would ever be ready for the massive series that is Proust - without images! This graphic novel adaptation is already quite challenging (but so invigorating too) in and of itself.

When work has reached the zenith of stress levels (even going way beyond those peaks), this here is what makes me smile. Free books in the mail. I ❤️ review copies! 😍

This is my #favegraphicnovel. The artist skillfully depicts poetic shifts in time, place, styles and character. The narrative is surprisingly intact and it is not just groupings of beautiful memories. While many prefer to go through their lives Proustless, I don't recommend it. Although Proust's droning paragraphs go on for pages & have fallen out of style today, in an era before television his prose is widescreen literature for sure. #booktober

Today at the library in Amherst, I discovered this graphic novel based on Proust's masterpiece! Isn't it amazing that someone would attempt such a thing!

Three boxes of books arrived today. This is just a teaser. Love it.

My introduction to Proust

I'm not gonna lie. Proust is Proust. It doesn't get better because there are pictures. But to their credit, adapting Proust for a graphic novel is pretty damn difficult. It just might be kinda amazing......