The Magician's Doubts

Nabokov and the Risks of Fiction

Autori

• Michael Woods

Parametri

• 260 pagine
• 10 ore di lettura

• Critica
• Critica letteraria
• Saggistica

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Focusing on Vladimir Nabokov's complex personality, Michael Wood delves into the author's blend of arrogance and mischief, revealing him as a multifaceted figure beyond the typical labels of aesthete or moralist. The book offers fresh insights into major works such as Pnin, Lolita, and Pale Fire, while also examining earlier writings and selected short stories. Additionally, it discusses Nabokov's translation of Eugene Onegin and his philosophical views on literature, memory, pity, and pain, enriching the understanding of his literary legacy.

Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 1998

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