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The Proust Question

A rivalry, a quartet, a church? on the first page? That's odd, no? she asked. And Marcel Proust said "Yes! My lovely little phrase- she is famous now?!'

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Posted on December 26, 2023February 22, 2024

Do you think it’s odd that…

…that Proust has all those chapters on Place-Names? If so, I don’t think you’re going to like this post, so best not to read on lol!

Are you still reading? Okay- here’s my thought. Or rather, here’s a hint in the picture below:


A pretty sight. One I think I should use on Continue reading “Do you think it’s odd that…”

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