In Search of Lost Time, Introduction and Explanation

"À la recherche du temps perdu" or "In Search of Lost Time" (Originally published in English as "Remembrance of Things Past") By Marcel Proust, 1913-1927 Translation from French by C. K. Scott Moncrieff (and Steven Hudson - Vol. 7) "In Search of Lost Time" is considered the 2nd greatest book of all time according to the website, The Greatest Books, which "represents a comprehensive and trusted collection of the greatest books. Developed through a specialized algorithm, it brings together 759 (as of 7/4/26) 'best of' book lists to form a definitive guide to the world's most acclaimed books." Marcel Proust is considered the 23rd greatest author of all time according to "The Greatest Books" website.