“But that mimosa grove-the haze of stars, the tingle, the flame, the honey-dew, and the ache remained with me, and that little girl with her seaside limbs and ardent tongue haunted me ever since-until at last, twenty-four years later, I broke her spell by incarnating her in another.”
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
“We hasten to alienate the very fates we intended to woo.”
“I knew I had fallen in love with Lolita forever; but I also knew she would not be forever Lolita.”
“Close a door, and you'd still feel a breeze through the window.”
“History could hover, like a faint perfume or a memory stamped on the back of one's eyelids.”
“How could you beat an enemy you couldn't see?”