“There are two kinds of visual memory: one when you skillfully recreate an image in the laboratory of your mind, with your eyes open (and then I see Annabel in such general terms as: "honey-colored skin," "thin arms," "brown bobbed hair," "long lashes," "big bright mouth"); and the other when you instantly evoke, with shut eyes, on the dark innerside of your eyelids, the objective, absolutely optical replica of a beloved face, a little ghost in natural colors (and this is how I see Lolita).”
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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