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“Sleep is the most moronic fraternity in the world, with the heaviest dues and the crudest rituals. It is a mental torture I find debasing... I simply cannot get used to the nightly betrayal of reason, humanity, genius.”

Quote by Vladimir Nabokov

Book:Speak, Memory: An Autobiography Revisited

Work

Speak, Memory: An Autobiography Revisited

This book is a revised and expanded version of the author's original autobiography, offering a deeper exploration of their personal history and the formative years that shaped their identity. 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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