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After the deaths of his father and mother (in 1903 and 1905 respectively)
Proust turned into a virtual recluse. Among other things, he lined
his room with cork to keep out dust and noise, turning his room
into a shelter from the outside world.
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Marcel Proust lined his room with cork as a way to create a quiet and insulated space that would help him maintain a peaceful atmosphere for writing. The cork served as a soundproofing material, reducing noise from the outside and enhancing his focus on his writing. Additionally, cork’s natural properties may have contributed to maintaining a stable temperature and humidity level in the room, conducive to Proust’s creative process.
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