“It is a short walk from the hallelujah to the hoot.”
Quote by Vladimir Nabokov
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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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