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“Combray” by Marcel Proust is easily a book that can be understood and interpreted in many ways. First I will begin by saying that I did not enjoy the writing structure of novel, the long and extreme descriptive writing made it hard to follow the narrative at some points. In the first part alone, many […] read full post >>

I would like to start off by saying I really had no idea what I was getting myself into as I started reading “Combray” by Marcel Proust but, I will say that I was both pleasantly and unpleasantly surprised. As with almost all things, “Combray” had both pros and cons, both of which I would […] read full post >>

Being sick and dealing with a headache while reading this book is like trying to make sense of the obscure patterns of a plaster ceiling while you lay in bed unable to sleep. As someone who isn’t usually challenged by works of literature like Combray or Swann’s Way, I often struggled to piece together the … Continue reading Thoughts on Combray read full post >>

Hi everyone!! I hope you’re staying warm 🙂 I don’t know about y’all, but for me, there is something about the cold weather and snow which puts me in a reading mood. So I loved that the weather has been cool and enhanced my reading experience!! Going into this week’s reading, I was a little […] read full post >>

    I particularly enjoyed this week's reading, especially his fresh narrative style. It allowed me to dive deep into my thoughts and emotions when looking at the characters. The way Proust uses super-rich descriptive language quickly de... read full post >>

    I particularly enjoyed this week's reading, especially his fresh narrative style. It allowed me to dive deep into my thoughts and emotions when looking at the characters. The way Proust uses super-rich descriptive language quickly de... read full post >>

Im sure you can tell from the title that much like the other people in this course, I did not enjoy the writing style of this book. But before I jump into ranting about it, I’ll talk about some more interesting aspects of the book first. The flow and focus of this books features a […] read full post >>

After finishing the book “Combray” by Proust, I found myself thinking about my nostalgic memories from the past. The narrative provided a rich tapestry of memories and sensations which transported me into the depths of the narrator’s childhood experiences in the French town of Combray. Though the writing was less structured with meandering prose and […] read full post >>

Hi everyone, welcome to my blog. I only joined this course yesterday hence why I’m a little bit late writing this introduction. Anyways, my name’s Rowan and I’m a 3rd year geological engineering student. I am particularly interested in slope stability problems and hope to work in that field after I graduate. I grew up […] read full post >>

    Proust uses drawn out monologues to convey moments of unconscious remembering's to the reader which point towards feelings of nostalgia and love. I found the narrators dialogues very captivating yet confusing at times. It felt as if ... read full post >>

    Proust uses drawn out monologues to convey moments of unconscious remembering's to the reader which point towards feelings of nostalgia and love. I found the narrators dialogues very captivating yet confusing at times. It felt as if ... read full post >>

I found Combray very interesting, to put it into simple words. I’ve embarked on a lot of planes, but none like this. Marcel Proust’s words describe feelings and thought processes I had never quite concreted myself. I’ve done a lot of reflection upon my own complex consciousness and trains of thought, but never have I […] read full post >>

Swann’s Way by Marcel Proust. The first chapter of the book, ‘Combray’, felt like those long dreams that seem to never end, especially with the way it was written. The never-ending, lengthy sentences felt difficult to read but I liked that aspect because it felt like it was spoken by a person hit with a […] read full post >>

Hello again, It’s Nathan, and I’m back again for my first book reflection. This week’s book was Marcel Proust’s Swann’s Way (specifically, part 1: Combray). In general, I found it interesting, and I connected with some parts quite strongly. In the book, the narrator reflects on some of his childhood memories, most of which take […] read full post >>

Hello! I just finished Marcel Proust’s Combray and boy oh boy do I have some thoughts. I adore reading but this book seemed like a chore while I was reading it. This may have to do with the fact I (admittedly foolishly) decided to read it all in one day. However, there is no plot […] read full post >>