“in a sense, all poetry is positional: to try to express one's position in regard to the universe embraced by consciousness, is an immemorial urge. The arms of consciousness reach out and grope, and the longer they are the better. Tentacles, not wings, are Apollo's natural members.”
Quote by Vladimir Nabokov
Work
Speak, Memory: A Memoir
This work is an autobiographical account by a renowned novelist who traces his life's journey from his aristocratic Russian childhood through years of exile and into his later literary career. The narrative explores themes of memory, identity, and displacement, interweaving personal recollections with reflections on the craft of writing. The author examines his family's history, his education, and the cultural milieus that shaped his development as a writer, offering readers insight into the experiences and influences that contributed to his distinctive literary voice. 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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