The Proust Society of Greenwich

A Proust Reading Group

About Us

The Proust Society of Greenwich is a literary society dedicated to the close reading and appreciation of Marcel Proust's monumental work, À la recherche du temps perdu (In Search of Lost Time). We gather regularly to explore Proust's world — his language, his characters, his philosophy — and to share in the pleasure of one of literature's greatest achievements.

About the Founder

Fereshteh Priou, founder of the Proust Society of Greenwich, was born in Tehran, Iran, and later earned her MBA at George Washington University. She went on to spend three decades working in finance for multinational companies. While living in Paris with her French husband and two children, she developed a deep appreciation for French literature, particularly the work of Marcel Proust. Upon returning to Greenwich, Connecticut, she launched a Proust reading group through the Alliance Française of Greenwich and, in 2007, founded the Proust Society of Greenwich. She is currently finalizing her book, Marcel, Odette, and Puzzles in Proust, scheduled for publication in 2027.

Donations

The Proust Society of Greenwich is a nonprofit 501(c)3 organization. All donations are tax deductible. You can donate by using Zelle: proust.society@gmail.com. The donations are used to organize and develop events.

Our Mission

We believe that Proust rewards careful, communal reading. Our mission is to create a welcoming space for readers of all backgrounds — from those encountering Proust for the first time to those returning for a second, third, or more reading — to engage deeply with the text and with one another.

Our Meetings

We meet monthly on Zoom, working through the novel volume by volume. Each session is guided by a close reading of the assigned pages, with time for open discussion, reflection, and the occasional digression into Proust's life and times. New members are always welcome.

Get in Touch

Interested in joining or learning more? We'd love to hear from you. Use the contact form on our homepage or reach out directly.