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Gate of Lilacs: A Verse Commentary on Proust

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Over a period of fifteen years Clive James learned French by almost no other method than reading À la recherche du temps perdu. Then he spent half a century trying to get up to speed with Proust's great novel in two different languages. Gate of Lilacs is the unique product of James's love and engagement with Proust's eternal masterpiece.

Language: English

Pages: 75

Format: Hardcover

Release: January 01, 2016

ISBN 13: 9781509812356

Gate of Lilacs: A Verse Commentary on Proust

0/5 ( ratings)

Over a period of fifteen years Clive James learned French by almost no other method than reading À la recherche du temps perdu. Then he spent half a century trying to get up to speed with Proust's great novel in two different languages. Gate of Lilacs is the unique product of James's love and engagement with Proust's eternal masterpiece.

Language: English

Pages: 75

Format: Hardcover

Release: January 01, 2016

ISBN 13: 9781509812356

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