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- Approximate level
- C1
- Length
- 181,487 words
- Reading time
- 15 h 7 min
- Chapters
- 2
- Language
- French
- On Project Gutenberg since
- 2001
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This novel explores the nature of memory and the passage of time through the perspective of a narrator reflecting on his childhood. Written in the early twentieth century, the text features complex, lengthy sentences that require careful attention to syntax and nuance. You will encounter sophisticated vocabulary and introspective themes that demand a high level of reading comprehension. It is a challenging but rewarding work for those looking to deepen their understanding of French literary style and the intricacies of human consciousness.
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Subjects
- Autobiographical fiction
- Villages -- France -- Fiction
- France -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction
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