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“Beauty plus pity-that is the closest we can get to a definition of art. Where there is beauty there is pity for the simple reason that beauty must die: beauty always dies, the manner dies with the matter, the world dies with the individual.”

Quote by Vladimir Nabokov

Book:Lectures on Literature

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Lectures on Literature

This book delves into the study of literature, examining different literary works, themes, and critical approaches to the subject. more

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Vladimir Nabokov

Russian-born American novelist, best known for his novel 'Lolita'. Nabokov is renowned for his unique literary style and profound use of language and symbolism. more

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