Marcel Proust: A Biography Volume One

The book is in good condition with a clean cover and spine, showing minor wear consistent with age. The pages are intact and free from inscriptions or library markings. There is no dust jacket, as typical for trade paperbacks of this type.

This is "Marcel Proust: A Biography, Volume One" by George D. Painter, published by Vintage Books, a division of Random House, in New York. This specific edition is the First Vintage Books Edition, released in April 1978. Originally published in 1959 by Chatto & Windus in London, this biography offers an in-depth exploration of the life and works of Marcel Proust, a seminal figure in 20th-century literature. This paperback edition provides accessibility to Painter's scholarly yet engaging narrative, making it a valuable addition to any collection of literary biographies. The book is in good condition, with no inscriptions or library markings, and is a notable find for enthusiasts of French literature and biography collectors alike.