“A philistine is a full-grown person whose interests are of a material and commonplace nature, and whose mentality is formed of the stock ideas and conventional ideals of his or her group and time.”
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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