Proust's Garden of Flowers A Collection of Poems and Illustrations by Proust By Marcel Proust Illustrations by Marthe Seguin-Fontes Translated by Michihiko Suzuki Shueisha, First Edition, October 1998 Approximately 168 x 289mm, Price: 3,000 yen, 119 pages Marthe Seguin-Fontes selected passages from Proust's works related to plants and created a beautiful collection of poems and illustrations, adding her own beautiful watercolors and the names of the plants. "In Search of Lost Time" is recognized by Guinness World Records as the longest novel in the world, and various flowers appear and are described in detail in the story. These flowers also color the personalities of the characters and the places such as Combray, Brittany, and Paris. 51 illustrations of flowers such as water lilies, poppies, forget-me-nots, and cattleyas are accompanied by Proust's writings. The obi (book band) is slightly yellowed, but it is in relatively good condition for its age. Please see the photos. We ask for the understanding of those who appreciate used books.