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A Reader's Guide to Nabokov's 'Lolita' (Studies in Russian and Slavic Literatures, Cultures, and History),Used
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One of the most fascinating and controversial novels of the twentieth century, Vladimir Nabokovs Lolita is renown for its innovative style and notorious for its subject matter and influence on popular culture. A Readers Guide to Nabokovs Lolita carries readers through the intricacies of Nabokovs work and helps them achieve a better understanding of his rich artistic design. The book opens with a detailed chronology of Nabokovs life and literary career. Chapters include an analysis of the novel, a discussion of its precursors in Nabokovs work and in world literature, an essay on the character of Dolly Haze (Humberts Lolita), and a commentary on the critical and cultural afterlife of the novel. The volume concludes with an annotated bibliography of selected critical reading. The guide should prove illuminating both for firsttime readers of Lolita and for experienced rereaders of Nabokovs classic work.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'A Reader's Guide to Nabokov's Lolita'? A: The guide focuses on providing insights into Vladimir Nabokov's novel 'Lolita', including analyses of its themes, characters, and literary significance.
- Q: Who is the author of this guide? A: The guide is authored by Julian Connolly, who offers expert commentary on Nabokov's work.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: The book has a total of 208 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this edition have? A: This edition is available in paperback binding.
- Q: When was this guide published? A: The guide was published on September 9, 2009.
- Q: Is this book suitable for first-time readers of 'Lolita'? A: Yes, the guide is designed to be illuminating for both first-time readers and those who are re-reading the novel.
- Q: Does the guide include a bibliography? A: Yes, the volume concludes with an annotated bibliography of selected critical readings related to 'Lolita'.
- Q: What topics are covered in the guide? A: The guide includes a chronology of Nabokov's life, analysis of 'Lolita', discussion of its precursors, character essays, and commentary on the novel's cultural impact.
- Q: Is this book considered a critical resource for studying 'Lolita'? A: Yes, the guide serves as a critical resource, helping readers understand Nabokov's artistic design and the novel's complexities.
- Q: What genre does this book fall under? A: The book falls under the category of literary criticism, specifically focusing on Russian and Slavic literatures.