| Birth Day | July 10, 1871 |
| Birth Place | France |
| Age | 148 YEARS OLD |
| Died On | Nov 18, 1922 (age 51) |
| Birth Sign | Cancer |
Marcel Proust, the renowned French novelist, is anticipated to have a net worth of $85 million by 2024. Well-known for his literary contributions, Proust's legacy continues to resonate with readers worldwide. His notable work, In Search of Lost Time, stands as a masterpiece of French literature, exploring complex themes of memory, time, and introspection. Through his intricate storytelling and profound character development, Proust has left an indelible mark on the literary world, solidifying his position as one of France's most celebrated novelists.
A French Novelist and Essayist, he is best known for the seven-volume, 4,300-page novel, In Search of Lost Time (also known as Remembrance of Things Past). His other works include Swann's Way and Time Regained.
He was a sickly child who suffered from severe asthma attacks. He began attending the Lycee Condorcet at the age of eleven and later served in the French Army.
His famous novel, In Search of Lost Time, is known for its length as well its reputation as one of the greatest works of modernist fiction.
He was a homosexual who based one of his famous characters on his lover, Albert, whose name he feminized to Albertine to better serve the novel's plot. His father, Achille Adrien Proust, was a renowned epidemiologist.
He was referred to by English author Graham Greene as the greatest Novelist of the 20th century.
