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Vladimir Nabokov

Vladimir Nabokov (1899–1977) was a Russian-American novelist and lepidopterist (butterfly collector) known for his complex wordplay and synesthesia. Born into a wealthy Russian family, he fled the Bolshevik Revolution and lived in exile in Europe before moving to the United States. This author hub collects 3 works in the Canon Compass ranking, led by Lolita.

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Start with Lolita by Vladimir Nabokov, ranked #13 in the Canon Compass list.

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#13
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Lolita

by Vladimir Nabokov

4.3 out of 5 stars(14K)

Vladimir Nabokov's Lolita: Humbert Humbert's disturbing confession about Dolores Haze. A controversial masterpiece - summary, analysis, and where to buy.

Modern Mind
American Spirit
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#80
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Pale Fire

by Vladimir Nabokov

4.4 out of 5 stars(1.8K)

Nabokov's Pale Fire: a murdered poet's final work, annotated by a possibly mad editor. A dazzling puzzle-box of a novel.

Modern Mind
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#346
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Ada or Ardor

by Vladimir Nabokov

4.5 out of 5 stars(389)

Explore Nabokov's Ada or Ardor, a dazzling, baroque love story spanning decades on an alternate Earth.

Modern Mind
Love & Loss
$17.77AmazonRead more

Complete Vladimir Nabokov Index

  1. #13Lolita
  2. #80Pale Fire
  3. #346Ada or Ardor