Marcel Proust
Marcel Proust was a French novelist best known for his monumental work 'In Search of Lost Time.' Proust had a profound appreciation for art, famously declaring Vermeer’s 'View of Delft' as 'the most beautiful painting in the world' after encountering it in 1902, showcasing the lasting impact of Vermeer’s work on literary figures.
Born on Jul 10, 1871 (153 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 2 | 7.50 | 0.07% | +10% | 46,754,778 | 37,431 | $1,400,000 | 1,121$ |
| Switzerland | 2 | 6.50 | 0.14% | +10% | 8,654,622 | 13,352 | $700,000 | 1,080$ |
| Hungary | 1 | 9.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 9,660,351 | 3,687 | $160,000 | 61$ |
| Dominican Republic | 1 | 5.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 10,847,910 | 7,365 | $89,000 | 60$ |
| Guatemala | 1 | 8.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 17,915,568 | 12,138 | $82,000 | 56$ |
| France | 1 | 8.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 65,273,511 | 32,075 | $2,700,000 | 1,327$ |
| New Zealand | 1 | 5.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 4,822,233 | 2,190 | $210,000 | 95$ |
| Totals | 9 | 163,928,973 | 108,238 | $5,341,000 | 3,800$ |
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New Zealand:
Marcel Proust faced difficulties in getting published and was described as a thorough lightweight.
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France:
Denis Grozdanovitch pays homage to his literary predecessors, including Marcel Proust.
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Switzerland:
Marcel Proust is referenced in relation to the search for self in the narrative.
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Dominican Republic:
Marcel Proust's 'In Search of Lost Time' is noted for being difficult to read beyond the first volume.
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Spain:
Marcel Proust criticized critics for their inability to appreciate the autonomy of narrative works.
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Guatemala:
Marcel Proust believed that intelligence is unique and related to the capacity to share experiences.
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Hungary:
Marcel Proust is the author of the classic novel 'In Search of Lost Time', which Júlia Jancsó translated.
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Spain:
Marcel Proust was a significant literary figure known for his exploration of memory and time.
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Switzerland:
Marcel Proust is a renowned writer who also found inspiration in the Engadin.
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Switzerland:
Marcel Proust is recognized for his monumental work 'In Search of Lost Time', compared to Woolf's literary contributions.
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