“You have to be an artist and a madman, a creature of infinite melancholy, with a bubble of hot poison in your loins and a super-voluptuous flame permanently aglow in your subtle spine (oh, how you have to cringe and hide!), in order to discern at once, by ineffable signs―the slightly feline outline of a cheekbone, the slenderness of a downy limbs, and other indices which despair and shame and tears of tenderness forbid me to tabulate―the little deadly demon among the wholesome children; she stands unrecognized by them and unconscious herself of her fantastic power.”
Quote by Vladimir Nabokov
Work
The Annotated Lolita: Revised and Updated
This annotated edition of Vladimir Nabokov's 'Lolita' includes detailed commentary and scholarly notes that provide insight into the novel's language, themes, and historical context. The revised and updated version offers a deeper understanding of the work, making it an essential resource for readers and scholars alike. 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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