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Marcel Proust

The Captive & The Fugitive

Part of "In Search of Lost Time" series

"The Captive & The Fugitive" is the fifth and sixth volume in Marcel Proust's monumental seven-part novel "In Search of Lost Time" (originally published in French as "À la recherche du temps perdu"). The two volumes were published in 1923 and 1925, respectively, shortly before Proust's death in 1926. "The Captive" focuses on the narrator's intense and increasingly claustrophobic relationship with Albertine, a young woman he has become infatuated with. The narrator keeps Albertine as a virtual prisoner in his apartment, but his jealousy and fear of losing her only grow stronger. The volume explores themes of desire, possession, and the ways in which our memories and perceptions can shape our relationships. "The Fugitive" picks up where "The Captive" leaves off, with the narrator still reeling from Albertine's death in a riding accident. The volume is marked by the narrator's grief and his attempts to make sense of his feelings for Albertine, as well as his own identity. The novel's themes of memory, time, and the nature of reality are further developed, as the narrator reflects on the past and tries to reconcile it with the present. Proust's prose is renowned for its beauty, precision, and depth, and "The Captive & The Fugitive" is no exception. The volumes are rich in detail, filled with vivid descriptions of the characters' thoughts, feelings, and experiences. Proust's use of language is masterful, and his insights into the human psyche are profound. Overall, "The Captive & The Fugitive" is a complex and rewarding work of literature that offers a deep exploration of the human experience. It is a must-read for anyone interested in modernist literature, and a valuable contribution to the literary canon...