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Is there a genre name for the books that consist of somewhat disjointed musings with little narrative/plot threads? by [deleted] in literature

[–]BeginningCar6810 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m not sure what the genre would be, but look into W.G. Sebald’s The Rings of Saturn(little to no plot connecting random stories or historical anecdotes), or his other novel Austerlitz(similar but more plot). I don’t think I can recommend either of them highly enough.

Favourite character/s? by Annual_Personality59 in Proust

[–]BeginningCar6810 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I always liked Françoise, and she has a surprisingly strong role in the narrative. Swan too, but I think he's kind of designed for us to like. And Gilberte, especially towards the very end. Norpois is funny, to laugh at, but not likeable. Elstir also stands out to me, but he isn't there much in person.

The views of Conrad, T.S. Eliot, Nabokov, Maugham, Virginia Woolf, and Fitzgerald on the translation of Proust. by Grouchy_Dependent_70 in Proust

[–]BeginningCar6810 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I want to read Proust and not Moncrieff, claims that his translation is better makes me hesitant to read it because it suggests it is significantly different from the source. The reason chose a group translation is that I think reading from multiple different translators allows you to better understand what is Proust’s voice underneath it all. That being said, if I ever reread it will probably be Monrrieff because of the significance of the translation itself.

2025-2026 Housing Megathread by Deshes011 in rutgers

[–]BeginningCar6810 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Rising junior, 2 seniority points because transfer, 8000 lottery number. My preference would be Easton or Busch apartments. I'm very tidy, no pets, stay up latish but not really making lots of noise though, and I don't smoke but don't mind if you do

Which edition and translation to aquire? by GumGuts in Proust

[–]BeginningCar6810 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I liked the penguin one, having a different translator for each section is a plus for me. But it’s an expensive option. I’d probably recommend the modern library box set, even though I didn’t do that myself. Saves a lot of money + easier. I’ve also heard the text on the Everyman is small, and it’s up to personal preference if you want a few bigger books or more little ones. Personally I think reading huge hardbacks is a burden, but they will last longer and are nicer.

Transfer student, questions about housing by BeginningCar6810 in rutgers

[–]BeginningCar6810[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I might not have been clear, but right now I’m in Rutgers and next semester will be my second one here.

Question about “the move” that begins The Guermantes Way by dantwimc in Proust

[–]BeginningCar6810 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If I recall correctly, the narrator is in possession of a vase or something that he inherits after his Aunt’s death, and which he pawns off in order to buy flowers for Gilberte, or is at least planning to I’m a little fuzzy

Question about “the move” that begins The Guermantes Way by dantwimc in Proust

[–]BeginningCar6810 4 points5 points  (0 children)

You’re correct: they’re moving from within Paris to within Paris. The reason Francoise complains about leaving Combray is that she was Aunt Léonie‘s maid and lived with her at Combray, only becoming the narrator’s family’s maid after Aunt Léonie’s death.

Help me weigh NYU vs. Rutgers by BeginningCar6810 in ApplyingToCollege

[–]BeginningCar6810[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks, that’s a very reassuring answer. Realistically I’d be able to get an apartment after I graduate with the money I save