In , Christopher Prendergast—the general editor of the recent Penguin translation of In Search of Lost Time —provides an unconventional, witty, and deeply personal guide to Proust’s masterpiece. Rather than a dry academic summary, the book is structured as a series of thematic "walks" or "suites" that explore the physical and sensory dimensions of Proust’s world. Core Themes and Structure

The guide is organized around 12 chapters that address Proustian obsessions through the polarities of life and death. How to Navigate the Proust-Industrial Complex