Jigsaw Puzzle : Proust (Age 51)
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Proust (Age 51)
MARCEL PROUST in the last year of his life, aged 51, while he was completing A la recherche.. Date: 1871 - 1922
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1871 Age D Completing Marcel Proust 1922 Recherche Year
Jigsaw Puzzle (500 Pieces)
Discover the captivating world of Marcel Proust in our latest addition to the Media Storehouse Jigsaw Puzzles collection. This intricately designed puzzle features an enchanting image of Proust (Age 51) from Mary Evans Prints Online, capturing the renowned French author in the last year of his life as he dedicated himself to completing his magnum opus, "A la recherche du temps perdu." With every piece placed, bring the depth and complexity of Proust's literature to life in your own home. Perfect for puzzle enthusiasts and literature lovers alike, this challenging yet rewarding puzzle promises an unforgettable experience.
500 piece puzzles are custom made in the UK and hand-finished on 100% recycled 1.5 mm millboard. There is a level of repetition in jigsaw shapes with each matching piece away from its pair. The completed puzzle measures 38x50cm and is delivered packaged in an attractive presentation box specially designed to fit most letter box slots
Jigsaw Puzzles are an ideal gift for any occasion
Estimated Product Size is 38cm x 50.2cm (15" x 19.8")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures Marcel Proust (1871-1922) in the last year of his life, as he neared the completion of his magnum opus, "In Search of Lost Time" (also known as "Remembrance of Things Past"). At the age of 51, Proust's gaunt and weary appearance belies the immense intellectual energy and creativity that had fueled his groundbreaking work. Born into a wealthy and prominent Jewish family in Paris, Proust was educated at home before embarking on a promising literary career. However, a debilitating illness in his late twenties left him bedridden for long periods, forcing him to rely on his formidable memory and imagination to continue writing. The seven volumes of "In Search of Lost Time," which Proust began writing in 1895, are a sprawling, intricately layered exploration of memory, time, and the human condition. The work is renowned for its innovative use of stream-of-consciousness narration and its vivid, evocative descriptions of food, art, and the passage of time. Despite the challenges of his illness, Proust remained dedicated to his work, often working for up to twelve hours a day. He completed the final volume of "In Search of Lost Time" in 1921, just a year before his death. The novel was not published in its entirety until after his death, but it went on to become a seminal work of modern literature, influencing generations of writers and thinkers. This poignant photograph of Proust in the last year of his life serves as a powerful reminder of the enduring power of the human spirit and the transformative power of art.
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