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“Some people—and I am one of them—hate happy ends. We feel cheated. Harm is the norm. Doom should not jam. The avalanche stopping in its tracks a few feet above the cowering village behaves not only unnaturally but unethically.”

Quote by Vladimir Nabokov

Book:Pnin
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Pnin

Vladimir Nabokov's 'Pnin' is a satirical novel that follows the life of Professor Pnin, a Russian immigrant who teaches at an American college. The story is characterized by its wit and absurdity, offering a humorous look at the challenges faced by Pnin in his new environment. more

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Vladimir Nabokov
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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Book:Dominion: The Power of Man, the Suffering of Animals, and the Call to Mercy
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