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message 1: by Ben (new)

Ben Thanks for the contribution, TA!


Themis-Athena (Lioness at Large) It's a great idea for a list! I'm going to go through the books one by one to see what else I can uncover. There's some reference to Balzac somewhere as well, plus more Wagner, plus, plus ... :)


message 3: by Ben (new)

Ben There are LOTS of references to Balzac, also Racine, Hugo and Stendhal. I think Proust very much saw himself as following in the footsteps of these masters of French literature.

Thanks again for your help!


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