I'm so excited about the project! I won't be choosing a translation until quite a bit later--and I'm looking forward to seeing what other people choose.
Oxford UP has come out with an expensive edition of the 1st volume. It includes endnotes. More expensive but wonderful is the Yale UP edition in which William Carter updates the Moncrieff translation. It has wide pages with notes in the margin. Volumes 1-3 are in paperback, volumes 4-5 in hardback, and the final volume not yet published. I would avoid the Penguin or NYRB editions.
This sounds so interesting. A character in 1Q84 by Haruki Murakami talks about reading this series/book during witness protection lol. My white whale is the 6-volume "My Struggle" by Karl Ove Knausgaard; I found the first 3 volumes at a thrift store for $1 each. Good luck with this next year! Looking forward to the videos!
This is a fantastic idea. I am definitely in! I am definitely in the slow camp. I will likely read the beautiful 1934 edition by Moncrieff that I have on my shelf, despite the fact it sounds like it might be the most daunting. I have had this and dutifully moved it from house to house over the years, but never taken the plunge. It is time, 2025 is the year!!
I picked up the boxset of the Modern Library paperbacks for a good deal. I also picked up Proust’s unfinished earlier novel earlier this year. Maybe I should try his short fiction and poetry this year to prepare to tackle the whale. Excited to see the schedule for the slow group.
Hi Greg, count me in! I've been through the Monkrieff translation once already. For this second tour, I want to read the newer translations issued by Penguin (multiple translators). I have collected all of them and am eager to see how the new ones read. When I was making my final push the first time, I would read about 20 pages a day. I can't imagine reading Proust fast. He forces me to slow down. Put me in the slow camp!
Oooh. That's so tempting. I'm currently a third of the way through Lydia Davis' "Swann's Way". This sounds like an excellent reason to finish it sooner rather than much much later. (I'm in the "slow" camp.) Want to start over next year with another translation, but I don't seem to own one, and I swear I did. Anyway, there seems to a new translation (or five) since I last considered the issue, though Moncrieff (updated) would suit next year's reading best.
I might have to do this - the multiple translators edition that begins with Lydia Davis has been taking up space on my shelf since it was published and those 7 small images of Marcel have been looking at me the whole time.
I'm actually reading it now, three pages a day and taking notes while reading, very slowly. Proust it's like driving a car, if you go too fast you might end up in a crash.
I've come by a "White Whale Society Edition . . ." I mean a Folio Society edition of the Proust series, and like so many people, am looking forward to reading it. You know, somewhere out there in the future. But your announcement of a 2025 reckoning is actually rather exciting. I'm new to your podcast and will look into your processes (if any), if you expect readers similarly engaged to communicate with each other, etc. If you care to tell me how you "share" such a reading experience please do. So glad I found your site. All the best to you.
Good luck to you, I haven't read the book yet, and it looks really scary! Although, since there's another french reader in the mix, I'd be curious to join you in this project :)
@@anotherbibliophilereads Oh nice. I hope my advice will be useful 🥰 I would have joined your readalong, but I think I have had enough after one volume 🤭
I have already read it once. In the Vintage editions. But I'd like to re-read it more slowly and consistently. My experience of the first read is that it pays off a slow read. I'd like to read a different translation though.
To me, it will always be "Remembrance of Things Past." I read the original Moncrieff translation many years ago and had been considering re-reading it this year (which of course did not happen). I had bought the Kindle In Search of Lost Time version in anticipation. So I'll be signing on for the 2025 read. Just my opinion, but this is not the type of book you should read quickly. It was written at a contemplative pace and should be read in the same way.
Don’t know which translation I read, but it was not the most recent one. I read this a few years ago and also fell in love with the first few books. I remember loving the final book, too. Look forward to what you and your group experience. Just my opinion, but I think you need to read this book, not have it read to you for full effect.
There are a few LibriVox versions available of some of the books. All are the original translations, I believe. Audible has everything, again probably original translations. They might be a good option to read along with but my experiment listening while communicating wasn’t a success .
I'm going to work on getting Proust. I know what you mean about those white whales though. I have quite a few of them on my shelves. What's one more? LOL Looking forward to participating in 2025.
Oh dear, I decided some years ago that I would never force myself to read stream of consciousness authors, I just want to accept that it is not for me. However, I will join you by reading The Man Without Qualities instead.
Have tried the Discord button several times and I get the invitation but when I accept, no channel is added to my app. (Yes I'm logged in and app is up to date.) Am I doing something wrong?
@@sordel5866 I don’t honestly know. For grins and giggles, I hit the link and accepted the invite (to my own channel), and didn’t get an error message. It seemed to work. As a former computer programmer I would suggest turning off your device and trying again. That fixes so many problems. Delete and reinstall app. Try using a web version of Discord. I hope one of those suggestions helps.
I'm so excited about the project! I won't be choosing a translation until quite a bit later--and I'm looking forward to seeing what other people choose.
Same boat, me ☺
Oxford UP has come out with an expensive edition of the 1st volume. It includes endnotes. More expensive but wonderful is the Yale UP edition in which William Carter updates the Moncrieff translation. It has wide pages with notes in the margin. Volumes 1-3 are in paperback, volumes 4-5 in hardback, and the final volume not yet published. I would avoid the Penguin or NYRB editions.
I meant to call the Oxford edition inexpensive.
@@lornemook8097 Thanks!
This sounds so interesting. A character in 1Q84 by Haruki Murakami talks about reading this series/book during witness protection lol. My white whale is the 6-volume "My Struggle" by Karl Ove Knausgaard; I found the first 3 volumes at a thrift store for $1 each. Good luck with this next year! Looking forward to the videos!
I have read the first volume of Knausgaard. Got the second but didn’t read it. If this Proust readalong goes well maybe I start Knausgaard 2026.
I'm definitely in. If things go as planned, I'll be REreading Proust in 2025.
Despite my better judgment, I’m in
Yes, me too. I am being drug reluctantly kicking and screaming but I am in. No Discord for me however.
It’s definitely still daunting me too. But sooner or later I need to attempt this novel.
This is a fantastic idea. I am definitely in! I am definitely in the slow camp. I will likely read the beautiful 1934 edition by Moncrieff that I have on my shelf, despite the fact it sounds like it might be the most daunting. I have had this and dutifully moved it from house to house over the years, but never taken the plunge. It is time, 2025 is the year!!
Wow! A 1934 edition. If you make it to Discord show some pictures.
Sounds like a fun but daunting task.
I am in the same situation as you. I’ve read Swann’s Way and quite liked it, but I will need moral support to tackle the rest. 😁
I picked up the boxset of the Modern Library paperbacks for a good deal. I also picked up Proust’s unfinished earlier novel earlier this year. Maybe I should try his short fiction and poetry this year to prepare to tackle the whale. Excited to see the schedule for the slow group.
❤ Proust 🇫🇷
Hi Greg, count me in! I've been through the Monkrieff translation once already. For this second tour, I want to read the newer translations issued by Penguin (multiple translators). I have collected all of them and am eager to see how the new ones read. When I was making my final push the first time, I would read about 20 pages a day. I can't imagine reading Proust fast. He forces me to slow down. Put me in the slow camp!
I'm definitely going to do this. I have the Everyman edition looking at me reproachfully. Reading with others will be great.
Oooh. That's so tempting. I'm currently a third of the way through Lydia Davis' "Swann's Way". This sounds like an excellent reason to finish it sooner rather than much much later. (I'm in the "slow" camp.) Want to start over next year with another translation, but I don't seem to own one, and I swear I did. Anyway, there seems to a new translation (or five) since I last considered the issue, though Moncrieff (updated) would suit next year's reading best.
Very interesting project. Looking forward to your viewed on him.
I’m considering this, too, Greg.
I might have to do this - the multiple translators edition that begins with Lydia Davis has been taking up space on my shelf since it was published and those 7 small images of Marcel have been looking at me the whole time.
I hope you do. I saw three or four of Penguin editions at a Barnes & Noble. They looked spiffy.
I'm actually reading it now, three pages a day and taking notes while reading, very slowly. Proust it's like driving a car, if you go too fast you might end up in a crash.
@@Amedeus1756 Feel free to drop by my Discord channel to make suggestions about the best way to read Proust.
I've come by a "White Whale Society Edition . . ." I mean a Folio Society edition of the Proust series, and like so many people, am looking forward to reading it. You know, somewhere out there in the future. But your announcement of a 2025 reckoning is actually rather exciting.
I'm new to your podcast and will look into your processes (if any), if you expect readers similarly engaged to communicate with each other, etc. If you care to tell me how you "share" such a reading experience please do.
So glad I found your site. All the best to you.
I would love to join! Ten pages a days sounds doable for a difficult read. I think I'd lose focus with any more.
Good luck to you, I haven't read the book yet, and it looks really scary!
Although, since there's another french reader in the mix, I'd be curious to join you in this project :)
Greg! I have finished Volume 1 (Swann's Way) and my video about it is coming next week! 👀 What a challenge. I love it.
Cool. I’m going to be gathering resources and making play lists for 2025.
@@anotherbibliophilereads Oh nice. I hope my advice will be useful 🥰 I would have joined your readalong, but I think I have had enough after one volume 🤭
Ohhhh, seriously considering this.
Sounds like a good idea - I will plan for doing this with you.
I'm intrigued.
You can always join for the first book and see how it goes.
@@anotherbibliophilereads Good point. I may try the first one.
I have already read it once. In the Vintage editions. But I'd like to re-read it more slowly and consistently. My experience of the first read is that it pays off a slow read. I'd like to read a different translation though.
To me, it will always be "Remembrance of Things Past." I read the original Moncrieff translation many years ago and had been considering re-reading it this year (which of course did not happen). I had bought the Kindle In Search of Lost Time version in anticipation. So I'll be signing on for the 2025 read. Just my opinion, but this is not the type of book you should read quickly. It was written at a contemplative pace and should be read in the same way.
Don’t know which translation I read, but it was not the most recent one. I read this a few years ago and also fell in love with the first few books. I remember loving the final book, too. Look forward to what you and your group experience. Just my opinion, but I think you need to read this book, not have it read to you for full effect.
The audiobook was OK but it didn’t do much for me . I agree that this is one of those books to read.
I think there's a (free) Librivox recording of it in English on the Tube.
There are a few LibriVox versions available of some of the books. All are the original translations, I believe. Audible has everything, again probably original translations. They might be a good option to read along with but my experiment listening while communicating wasn’t a success .
👍
I'm going to work on getting Proust. I know what you mean about those white whales though. I have quite a few of them on my shelves. What's one more? LOL Looking forward to participating in 2025.
Glad to have to on board.
Oh dear, I decided some years ago that I would never force myself to read stream of consciousness authors, I just want to accept that it is not for me. However, I will join you by reading The Man Without Qualities instead.
I read The Man Without Qualities (in English) over two months last year. I probably should have taken more time. Very dense.
I’m in
Have tried the Discord button several times and I get the invitation but when I accept, no channel is added to my app. (Yes I'm logged in and app is up to date.) Am I doing something wrong?
@@sordel5866 I don’t honestly know. For grins and giggles, I hit the link and accepted the invite (to my own channel), and didn’t get an error message. It seemed to work.
As a former computer programmer I would suggest turning off your device and trying again. That fixes so many problems. Delete and reinstall app. Try using a web version of Discord. I hope one of those suggestions helps.
@@anotherbibliophilereadsSolved! it wouldn’t do it through Safari but it would do it through Chrome.