“My private tragedy, which cannot, and indeed should not, be anybody's concern, is that I had to abandon my natural idiom, my untrammeled, rich, and infinitely docile Russian tongue for a second-rate brand of English, devoid of any of those apparatuses–the baffling mirror, the black velvet backdrop, the implied associations and traditions–which the native illusionist, frac-tails flying, can magically use to transcend the heritage in his own way.”
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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