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The Guermantes Way, Part 2

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The Guermantes Way, Part 2, the third volume of Marcel Proust's monumental, seven volume Remembrance of Things Past, continues the story of Marcel's entry into the highest circles of French aristocracy. Having renewed his acquaintance with the enchanting Albertine, who now submits to his amorous advances, Marcel finds himself pursued by the predatory Baron de Charlus.

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Public Domain (P)1997 NAXOS AudioBooks Ltd.
Classics Genre Fiction Literary Fiction Fiction

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Known for its exploration of involuntary memory, this second part of the third volume of Marcel Proust's epic seven-volume Remembrance of Things Past. follows the narrator, Marcel, as he continues his ascent into the French aristocracy. Intrigue comes in the form of Albertine, whom Marcel seduces, and the Baron de Charlus, a licentious gay man who pursues Marcel. RADA-trained Shakespearean stage actor and audiobook narrator Neville Jason performs this volume of Proust's classic work with delicacy and grace, making for compelling listening.

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