In the fourth volume of the series "In Search of Lost Time" titled "Cities of the Plain" (*Sodom and Gomorrah*), **Marcel Proust** delves into themes of love, desire, and French society at the turn of the 20th century. This volume focuses on the intricate relationships of the main characters, highlighting the evolving nature of aristocratic and bourgeois societies. Proust, known for his profound analysis of the human psyche, provides a meticulous depiction of social interactions and cultural changes of that era.
**Marcel Proust** (1871-1922) was a French novelist and critic, considered one of the greatest authors in Western literature. His most famous work, "In Search of Lost Time," is a seven-part series exploring themes of memory, time, love, and society. Proust is renowned for his unique literary style and deep analysis of human nature.
