"À la recherche du temps perdu" or "In Search of Lost Time" (Originally published in English as "Remembrance of Things Past")

By Marcel Proust, 1913-1927

Translation from French by C. K. Scott Moncrieff (and Steven Hudson - Vol. 7)

"In Search of Lost Time" is considered the 2nd greatest book of all time according to the website, The Greatest Books, which "represents a comprehensive and trusted collection of the greatest books. Developed through a specialized algorithm, it brings together 759 (as of 7/4/26) 'best of' book lists to form a definitive guide to the world's most acclaimed books."

Marcel Proust is considered the 23rd greatest author of all time according to "The Greatest Books" website.