Obsessions and Yearnings: Swann’s Journey Through Love and Loss

17/01/2025 39 min

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In this episode, we unravel the emotional depths of Swann's obsessive love for Odette as his anxieties, jealous suspicions, and desperate pursuits shape the narrative. Explore the complexities of their relationship amidst the eccentric Verdurins and the hollow pretensions of high society. Discover how a musical phrase from a Vinteuil sonata becomes a haunting symbol of Swann's longing and lost happiness. Finally, we delve into the narrator's parallel story of youthful infatuation with Gilberte, weaving a poignant.

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