Marcel Proust

Marcel Proust was born to Adrien Proust, a prominent physician, and Jeanne Weil, in Auteuil, a suburb of Paris. His birth marked the beginning of a life deeply intertwined with French literature and society.

Proust started his formal education at the prestigious Lycée Condorcet in Paris. During this time, he developed a love for literature and writing, which would later shape his career.

Proust completed his studies at Lycée Condorcet, where he excelled in literature and philosophy. His academic achievements laid the foundation for his future literary pursuits.

Pruost's first literary work, a short story titled 'Les Plaisirs et les Jours,' was published. This early publication marked the beginning of his career as a writer and critic.

Proust started working on his first major novel, 'Jean Santeuil.' Although the novel was never completed, it served as a precursor to his later masterpiece, 'In Search of Lost Time.'

Proust's collection of short stories and essays, 'Pleasures and Days,' was published. The book received mixed reviews but established him in literary circles.

Marcel's father, Adrien Proust, passed away, profoundly affecting Marcel's emotional and financial stability. This personal loss deepened his introspection and influenced his writing.

The death of Marcel's mother, Jeanne Weil, was a significant personal loss. Her influence and support had been crucial to his development as a writer and individual.

Proust's first volume of 'In Search of Lost Time,' titled 'Swann's Way,' was published. The novel received critical acclaim and marked the beginning of his magnum opus.

Marcel Proust passed away in his apartment in Paris, leaving behind a legacy as one of the most influential writers of the 20th century. His incomplete 'In Search of Lost Time' was published posthumously.