“I now warn the reader not to mock me and my mental daze. It is easy for him and me to decipher now a past destiny; but a destiny in the making is, believe me, not one of those honest mystery stories where all you have to do is keep an eye on the clues. In my youth I once read a French detective tale where the clues were actually in italics; but that is not McFate's way—even if one does learn to recognize certain obscure indications.”
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
“Clever how the cosmos can, in a single portent, be ingratiating yet sadistic.”
“Somewhere, someone is search for the pieces of you that mold well with theirs.”
“What you are seeking is yourself.”
“I love you every day. And now I will miss you every day.”
“We all have that divine moment, when our lives are transformed by the knowledge of the truth.”
“Reach out and fulfill your divine passion.”
“Self-discovery is the greatest asset.”
“The case for interconnectedness between conscious human lives is hard to deny.”