FAQ About Marcel Proust
What is the significance of the madeleine scene in Proust's work?
The madeleine scene in Swann's Way, the first volume of In Search of Lost Time, is one of the most famous passages in literature. It illustrates the concept of involuntary memory, where the taste of a madeleine dipped in tea evokes vivid memories from the narrator's childhood. This scene exemplifies Proust's exploration of how sensory experiences can unlock the past.
