Marcel Proust
French novelist, critic and essayist (1871–1922)
1871 — 1922
Quick Facts
Profession
French novelist, critic and essayist (1871–1922)
Born
July 10, 1871
Died
1922 (age ~51)
Name Origin
German
Timeline
writer, poet, literary critic
FranceBorn in 16th arrondissement of ParisDied in 16th arrondissement of Paris
1871
Born in 16th arrondissement of Paris (1871-07-10)
1919
AwardPrix Goncourt
1920
AwardKnight of the Legion of Honour
1922
Died in 16th arrondissement of Paris
About
Valentin Louis Georges Eugène Marcel Proust was a French novelist, literary critic, and essayist best known for his novel À la recherche du temps perdu, which was published in seven volumes between 1913 and 1927. He is considered by critics and writers to be one of the most influential authors of the twentieth century.
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Who is Marcel Proust?+
Valentin Louis Georges Eugène Marcel Proust was a French novelist, literary critic, and essayist best known for his novel À la recherche du temps perdu, which was published in seven volumes between 1913 and 1927. He is considered by critics and writers to be one of the most influential authors of th
What does the name Marcel mean?+
The name Marcel means "A male given name from French.. Etymology: Borrowed from Marcel, from Marcellus, diminutive of Marcus. Marcellus.". It is of German origin.
When was Marcel Proust born?+
Marcel Proust was born on July 10, 1871.
When did Marcel Proust die?+
Marcel Proust died in 1922, at approximately 51 years of age.
Name Meaning
A male given name from French.. Etymology: Borrowed from Marcel, from Marcellus, diminutive of Marcus. Marcellus.
The name Marcel is of German origin, meaning "A male given name from French.. Etymology: Borrowed from Marcel, from Marcellus, diminutive of Marcus. Marcellus.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Marcel — July 10, 1871
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Cancer
Nurturing, loyal, protective
Water · Moon · Jun 21 – Jul 22
Chinese Zodiac
Goat
Calm, gentle, sympathetic
Metal · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
2 Cib
Owl — wisdom, ancestors, forgiveness
Celtic Tree
Holly
Noble, leader, strategist
Ogham: Tinne · Jul 8 – Aug 4
Birthstone: Ruby — Passion, vitality
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Finished your book at 4am. Stared at the ceiling for an hour. Thank you.
— insomniac reader
Read your book at seventeen. It rewired my brain.
— a reader
Your books never stay on the shelf long. Everyone's looking for them.
— a librarian
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