“But it is always easy to put together stories about a past which nobody any longer remembers, like those about journeys to countries where nobody has ever been.”

French novelist and essayist of the early 20th century, Proust is best known for his monumental seven-volume novel *In Search of Lost Time*, a deeply introspective exploration of memory, time, and human experience. His lyrical prose and psychological depth have made him a cornerstone of modern literature.