“All at once we were madly, clumsily, shamelessly, agonizingly in love with each other; hopelessly, I should add, because that frenzy of mutual possession might have been assuaged only by our actually imbibing and assimilating every particle of each other's soul and flesh; but there we were, unable even to mate as slum children would have so easily found an opportunity to do so.”
Written by Vladimir Nabokov, this novel is known for its complex narrative structure and controversial subject matter. It follows the protagonist's infatuation with a 12-year-old girl named Dolores Haze, known as Lolita. The novel delves into the psychological and moral complexities of the relationship, while also examining the nature of love, desire, and innocence. more
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
“It's the one thing we never quite get over: that we contain our own future.”
“If you want sweet dreams, you've got to live a sweet life.”