Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

Proust

Proper Noun
/pruːst/
Definition
Marcel Proust was a French novelist, best known for his seven-volume series ‘In Search of Lost Time’.
Examples
  • Marcel Proust’s masterpiece has influenced countless writers.
  • Many literary scholars analyze the intricate themes in Proust’s novels.
  • Reading Proust can be an immersive experience that reflects on personal memories.
Meaning
The name is often associated with themes of memory, time, and the search for identity and meaning in life as explored in Proust’s literary works.
Synonyms
  • Marcel Proust
  • Author of ‘In Search of Lost Time’