2017: Our Year of Reading Proust discussion

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The Verdurins and their circle

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message 1: by Natalie (new)

Natalie Tyler (doulton) This is a topic to discuss the importance of the Verdurins and their little clique and how they function in society.


message 2: by Elizabeth (new)

Elizabeth | 50 comments In light of my theory that Great Art can be identified thus: you can go sit in it (I remember, as a child, sitting for hours in Vermeer's "Kitchenmaid", looking up at her pouring that milk (note: I was sort of a fey little kid). Anyway, I must say that I have, many times, sat under the Verdurin's table, biting Mme. Verdurin on the ankle...

The "little nucleus" is maddening, right?


message 3: by Jonathan (new)

Jonathan The Verdurins' group was one of my favourite parts of ISOLT. The power struggles and bickering reminded me of the modern workplace. A modern-day Proust would find the office a great source of material.


message 4: by Elizabeth (new)

Elizabeth | 50 comments Jonathan: I KNEW it was familiar for a reason!


message 5: by Petra (new)

Petra Jonathan wrote: "The Verdurins' group was one of my favourite parts of ISOLT. The power struggles and bickering reminded me of the modern workplace. A modern-day Proust would find the office a great source of mater..."

This made me laugh. :D
How true when seen in that light. Thanks, Jonathan, for the chuckle.


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