{"product_id":"prousts-overcoat","title":"prousts overcoat","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-(--header-height)\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lorenza Foschini\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Portobello Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9781846272721\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 127\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublished Year:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2010\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 19 x 12 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Used – Good\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e Book is in good condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout the Book\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProust's Overcoat\u003c\/strong\u003e is a charming and poignant literary biography by Lorenza Foschini that recounts the extraordinary quest of Jacques Guérin, a devoted admirer of \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eMarcel Proust\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, to preserve the legacy of one of the greatest writers of the twentieth century. Blending biography, literary history, and detective-like investigation, the book tells a fascinating story about memory, devotion, and the enduring power of literature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the heart of the narrative is Guérin's determination to rescue and preserve personal belongings, manuscripts, letters, and other relics associated with Marcel Proust after the author's death. Through meticulous research and engaging storytelling, Foschini reconstructs the circumstances that led to the survival of many invaluable pieces of literary history that might otherwise have been lost forever.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book offers readers a unique glimpse into the life and legacy of Proust, best known for his monumental masterpiece \u003cem\u003eIn Search of Lost Time\u003c\/em\u003e. It explores the relationships, passions, and cultural environment that surrounded the author while also highlighting the dedication of those who worked to safeguard his memory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWritten with elegance and sensitivity, \u003cem\u003eProust's Overcoat\u003c\/em\u003e reflects on themes of remembrance, literary heritage, obsession, and the emotional connection between readers and writers. Foschini's narrative demonstrates how objects can serve as powerful links to the past, preserving the lives and voices of remarkable individuals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompact yet richly rewarding, the book appeals not only to admirers of Proust but also to anyone interested in literature, biography, cultural history, and the stories behind great books. Its blend of scholarship and storytelling makes it both informative and deeply engaging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Portobello Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67008165544240,"sku":"BestBookCentre__G13025","price":225.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0690\/9968\/4144\/files\/BestBook-2026-06-18T180706.366.png?v=1781786292","url":"https:\/\/www.retailmaharaj.com\/products\/prousts-overcoat","provider":"Retail Maharaj","version":"1.0","type":"link"}