“I am surrounded by some sort of wretched specters, not by people. They torment me as can torment only senseless visions, bad dreams, dregs of delirium, the drivel of nightmares and everything that passes down here for real life.”
Quote by Vladimir Nabokov
Work
Invitation to a Beheading
In this thought-provoking work, the protagonist is a nameless individual who is destined for death. The narrative delves into his thoughts and reflections as he awaits his fate, questioning the nature of reality and the meaning of life. The novel is known for its surreal and dreamlike quality, with a narrative structure that blurs the lines between the real and the imagined. more
Author
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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