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Marcel Proust (writer)

Marcel Proust was a French novelist best known for his monumental work, "In Search of Lost Time" ("À la recherche du temps perdu"). His writing explores memory, perception, and the nature of art, emphasizing how past experiences shape our identity. Proust’s intricate, introspective style delves deeply into human consciousness, often using detailed descriptions and lengthy sentences. His work profoundly influences modern literature, highlighting the fluidity of time and the importance of subjective experience. Proust’s insights into memory and perception continue to resonate, making him a central figure in 20th-century literature.