How Proust Can Change Your Life by Alain de Botton
This book is a unique blend of literary biography and self-help, which explores the life and work of Marcel Proust. It delves into various aspects of Proust's writing and personal experiences to extract lessons on how to live better, covering topics such as how to love wisely, how to express your emotions more effectively, how to appreciate life's small pleasures, and how to be resilient in the face of suffering and loss. Through a combination of humor, philosophy, and insightful analysis, the book offers practical advice inspired by Proust's profound insights into human nature, making the case that literature can be both instructive and healing.
The 9928th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1997
- Nationality
- British
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- 192-208
- Words
- Unknown
- Original Language
- English
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- 1,000 Books to Read Before You Die: A Life-Changing List (1,000 Books to Read Before You Die(Book))