American Library in Paris Book Group
Tackling Proust
Thursdays, 17h00–18h30 (Spaces Open)
Is any great author more talked about but less read than Marcel Proust?
His masterpiece, In Search of Lost Time, is considered by many to be the greatest French novel of the 20th century, by others as the greatest French novel of all time, and by still others as the greatest novel ever written in any language. Yet its reputation for difficulty stops many from giving it a serious try.
We will read Sodom and Gomorrah / Sodom et Gomorrhe, the fourth of seven volumes of Marcel Proust’s monumental novel In Search of Lost Time / À la recherche du temps perdu.
The group is open to new members. Previous experience of reading Proust is highly desirable. Members may read either in English translation or in French. Our discussions will be in English.
The leader has previously led two ALP book groups through complete readings of the novel, founded the Proust Society of Paris and contributed to a learned Proustian journal.
For advice on translations and editions, or any other questions, please contact the group leader.
Led by Morgan Evan Thomas.
Reading List
- Sodom et Gomorrhe by Marcel Proust
Meeting Dates
- 11 January 2024
- 8 February
- 7 March
- 4 April
- 2 May
