Paintings in Proust
A captivating, colorful examination of the ways in which Proust incorporated artists and the visual arts in his work.\ À la recherche du temps perdu\ by Marcel Proust is one of the most profoundly visual works in Western literature. Not only are there frequent references to specific works of art, notably during the narrator's visits to Venice and in his evaluations of the style of the imaginary painter Elstir, but certain characters are also evoked by comparison to particular paintings....
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A captivating, colorful examination of the ways in which Proust incorporated artists and the visual arts in his work.Irish TimesAn intelligent and passionate introduction from a painter who deeply understands Proust, a collection of sumptuous reproductions of paintings from the Middle Ages to the early 20th century, and a window into Proust's sharp, eccentric wit.
\ Rochester Post-BulletinAn indispensable companion for readers of Proust…. Precisely what’s been needed for about 90 years.\ \ \ \ \ Art in AmericaA visually stunning and surprisingly accessible book that brings out subtle facets of Proust’s masterpiece, as well as the artworks he cites…Karpeles comes close to encapsulating Proust’s vision…Paintings in Proust could serve effectively as either a concise preface or a meaningful afterword to the monumental novel. What’s more, it can be appreciated entirely on its own.\ \ \ Daily TelegraphFortunately you do not need to have read a page of Proust to appreciate this beautiful book.\ \ \ \ \ Irish TimesAn intelligent and passionate introduction from a painter who deeply understands Proust, a collection of sumptuous reproductions of paintings from the Middle Ages to the early 20th century, and a window into Proust's sharp, eccentric wit.\ \
