The Death of the Cathedrals

Marcel Proust

Newcomb Livraria Press

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A new translation from the original French manuscripts of Marcel Proust's 1921 The Death of the Cathedrals (La Mort des Cathédrales). This edition contains a new Afterword by the translator, a timeline of Proust's life and works and a glossary of philosophic concepts in his body of work. This is Proust's reflection on the decline of religious faith and the diminishing significance of traditional institutions. Proust explores the shifting social and cultural landscape of his time, drawing parallels between the erosion of religious institutions and the fragility of human existence. The work contemplates the loss of spirituality and reflects on the changes in societal values over generations, ultimately providing thought-provoking insights into the transience of human beliefs and institutions.

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A French novelist, critic, and essayist, Proust is best known for his monumental work "In Search of Lost Time" (previously translated as "Remembrance of Things Past"). His narrative style, focusing on the subjective experiences of time and memory, has been hugely influential in the field of literary modernism.