Speak, Nabokov
Speak, Nabokov
Regular price
Checking stock...
Regular price
Checking stock...
Summary
Presents a fresh perspective on Vladimir Nabokov's life and work. Hunting down clues in the novels, and using the themes that run through Nabokov's fiction to illuminate the life that produced them, this book constructs a psychological and philosophical portrait.
The feel-good place to buy books
- Free US shipping over $15
- Buying preloved emits 41% less CO2 than new
- Millions of affordable books
- Give your books a new home - sell them back to us!
Speak, Nabokov by Michael Maar
On the eve of the controversial, posthumous publication of The Original of Laura, Michael Maar follows his critically acclaimed The Two Lolitas with a revealing new perspective on Vladimir Nabokov's life and work. Hunting down long-hidden clues in the novels, and using the themes that run through Nabokov's fiction to illuminate the life that produced them, Maar constructs a compelling psychological and philosophical portrait. Characteristically graceful and engaging, Speak, Nabokov offers a vital new perspective on the twentieth-century master.
Michael Maar has mastered the art of deciphering Nabokov's books
In this brilliant book on the life and work of Vladimir Nabokov, Michael Maar once more proves himself to be a literary detective. * Weltwoche *
Bravely locates itself outside the mainstream of Nabokov studies by going into territory neither Nabokov nor Nabokov loyalists would approve. -- Eric Naiman * Slavic Review *
In this brilliant book on the life and work of Vladimir Nabokov, Michael Maar once more proves himself to be a literary detective. * Weltwoche *
Bravely locates itself outside the mainstream of Nabokov studies by going into territory neither Nabokov nor Nabokov loyalists would approve. -- Eric Naiman * Slavic Review *
Michael Maar has taughtat Stanford University and is a member of two German academies. A leadingliterary critic, he now lives in Berlin.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781844674374 |
| ISBN 10 | 1844674371 |
| Title | Speak, Nabokov |
| Author | Michael Maar |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Verso Books |
| Year published | 2010-01-04 |
| Number of pages | 160 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |