French writer Marcel Proust, who died 100 years ago this year, spent 14 years writing his 3,000-page opus In Search of Lost Time – hailed as one of the greatest works of modern European literature. It's a daunting read, but Josh Landy, author of The World According to Proust, says it's well worth the effort. Find out more on RFI's Spotlight on France podcast: https://rfi.my/8zWI.f | RFI English

"In Search of Lost Time," written by Marcel Proust, is recognized by the Guinness World Records as the world's longest book. At over 4,000 pages, would you pick up this book? #reading #books #longestbook #longestbookever | Howstuffworks