Marcel Proust's Search for Lost Time by Patrick Alexander was written to meet the needs of book groups wishing to read Proust's novel in the 21st century. In addition to a synopsis of each of the seven volumes and a description of each of the major characters, this readers' guide provides all the background information needed to stimulate informed pleasure and provoke lively discussions among the group. If you would like Mr. Alexander to speak with your reading group, either by phone or in person, please contact us at bookgroups@proustguide.com

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A section of this website has been filled with all sorts of unusual information about Proust, from a 600 word summary of the whole novel to a list of on-line resources for further information. Just go to About Proust.