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When Charles Swann first lays eyes on Odette de Crecy, he is indifferent to her beauty but their paths continue to cross and the seeds of desire begin to flourish.
A witty and poignant standalone novella from Proust’s masterpiece, it is the perfect introduction to the great novelist.
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