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from the The Year of Reading Proust group.
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I appreciate your comments, very interesting takes on memory. Another thing that I found unusual is that Proust is supposedly writing as a child, yet he makes comments about a tortured mind, falling into the terrifying abyss, a sickness of uncertainty, hours of anguish etc. which strike me as being very odd thoughts for a child. How old was he at this point in the story?
Started reading and can't help but think of The Memory Chalet and the comparison with Tony Judt who was also an invalid, suffering from Lou Gehrig's Disease. I was always fascinated by Judt remembering hour long speeches by mentally placing trains of thought in different areas and rooms that he would recollect as he mentally walked about his house. Proust also revisted rooms to revive his memory. As I am reading, I have a great sense of Tony Judt having read Proust's own account (before me)of being trapped in his body and identifying and receiving comfort and strength from his words.
Thank you :) Same to you. Wishing you and yours a healthy and happy 2013!
Aloha wrote: "Reemk10, do you want to repost that in the week one thread to stimulate a discussion there? I'm gathering some thoughts on that and planning to post in there, too.http://www.goodreads.com/topic/..."
Oh okay, I'll do so tomorrow. Cheers PV :)
Started reading and can't help but think of The Memory Chalet and the comparison with Tony Judt who was also an invalid, suffering from Lou Gehrig's Disease. I was always fascinated by Judt remembering hour long speeches by mentally placing trains of thought in different areas and rooms that he would recollect as he mentally walked about his house. Proust also revisted rooms to revive his memory. As I am reading, I have a great sense of Tony Judt having read Proust's own account (before me)of being trapped in his body and identifying and receiving comfort and strength from his words.
Hi Gail.Jason, in the thread Books/Translations to Purchase gives this link that includes a kindle edition: http://www.amazon.com/Search-Lost-Tim...
As soon as we took this resolution to read Proust for a year, we became more than what we had formerly been, we changed in that moment of intoxication.#Proust2013 n'allez pas trop vite. Happy New Year to you all. Here's to our Proustian nourishment!
Marieke wrote: "i look at the world through my belly. ;)(i cook everyday and have cookbooks from around the world)"
I just read about this cookbook and wanted to share it with you: http://justworldbooks.com/the-gaza-ki...
Marieke wrote: "I would love some of your middles eastern recipes!"absolutely :)Would conversation other than about the novel be posted in the group lounge?
Jim wrote: "Reemk10 wrote: "With regard to the baking/eating of madeleines while quaint, I can't help but think of Alain De Botton's words in How Proust Can Change Your Life that: " a genuine homage to Proust ..."lol too funny Jim
Marieke wrote: "i look at the world through my belly. ;)(i cook everyday and have cookbooks from around the world)"
Just had a look at your profile page. I guess that wouldn't be necessary.
Marieke wrote: "i look at the world through my belly. ;)(i cook everyday and have cookbooks from around the world)"
Well then it's totally appropriate as you are seeing your world through his eyes. I should share with you some Middle Eastern recipes. :)
With regard to the baking/eating of madeleines while quaint, I can't help but think of Alain De Botton's words in How Proust Can Change Your Life that: " a genuine homage to Proust would be to look at our world through his eyes, not to look at his world through our eyes."
That's really good!Well done!
That would be lovely. What a fortunate stroke of luck and a fabulous opportunity to learn from such an informed group of people who are so generous with their knowledge! I am in awe, and so excited at this opportunity to read with you.
Are these any of the paintings mentioned in Paintings in Proust by Karpeles?http://alarecherchedutempsperdu.com/m...
Have you discovered Small Demons before? Do check it out. A lot to discover about Proust and ISOLT.https://www.smalldemons.com/books/In_... is mentioned in 78 books. Click on the books.
and the other volumes: https://www.smalldemons.com/search?qu...
and about Proust: https://www.smalldemons.com/search?qu...
Jim wrote: "Asubiame wrote: "Any recomendations on spanish translation for Recherche?Many thanks in advance!"
Kalliope will likely have an idea for you."
I asked Andres on Twitter and he had these suggestions:
Translations: the 'classic' Salinas/Quiroga/Berges (Alianza Editorial), and a new and commendable translation by Carlos Manzano (Editorial Lumen).
Cheryl wrote: "Nick wrote: "Here's another set of interpretations! :)Thank you Nick & Reemk10, Lovely pen & ink sketches and portraits! LOVED the triptych of Oriane. Each panel made me smile.
Looking forward..."
Indulge!Enjoy! :)
