“To a greater or lesser extent there goes on in every person a struggle between two forces: the longing for privacy and the urge to go places: the introversion, interest directed within oneself toward one's own inner life of vigorous thought and fancy; and extroversion, interest directed outward, toward the external world of people and tangible values.”
Quote by Vladimir Nabokov
Work
Lectures on Russian Literature
This book offers in-depth analysis and discussion of significant Russian literary texts and authors, providing a scholarly perspective on the evolution of Russian literature. 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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