
Céleste Albaret was Marcel Proust's housekeeper in his last years, when he retreated from the world to devote himself to In Search of Lost Time. She could imitate his voice to perfection, and Proust himself said to her, "You know everything about me." Her reminiscences of her employer present an intimate picture of the daily life of a great writer who was also a deeply peculiar man, while Madame Albaret herself proves to be a shrewd and engaging companion.
This memoir investigates the private life and idiosyncratic habits of Marcel Proust through the eyes of his devoted housekeeper, Céleste Albaret. Céleste Albaret, who served as Proust’s confidante and assistant during the final years of his life, provides a firsthand account of the author’s daily routines and creative process. Her narrative serves as a primary source for understanding the man behind the monumental work, In Search of Lost Time, documenting his physical decline and his obsessive dedication to his writing.
What You Will Find
Scope Limits
Scholars and literary critics frequently cite this memoir as an indispensable resource for understanding the personal eccentricities of Marcel Proust. Readers often note the candid and observant nature of Albaret’s prose, which provides a humanizing perspective on a notoriously reclusive figure.
Page Count:
387
Publication Date:
1976-01-01
Publisher:
McGraw-Hill
ISBN-10:
0070009457
ISBN-13:
9780070009455
No comments yet. Be the first to share your thoughts!