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Quote by Vladimir Nabokov

“A toothache will cost a battle, a drizzle cancel an insurrection.”

Quote by Vladimir Nabokov

Book:The Eye: A Novel

Work

The Eye: A Novel

This novel explores the impact of a mysterious eye phenomenon on the lives of its characters, intertwining themes of perception, reality, and the human psyche. 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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