Description
Discover the timeless masterpiece 'Ada or Ardor', a novel that transcends the boundaries of love and imagination. This radiant work by Vladimir Nabokov, published in 2000 by Penguin UK, delves deep into the complexities of romance, exploring the profound connection between Ada and Van Veen. Their journey starts at a picturesque uncle's country estate in a 'dream-bright' America, and spans over eighty years filled with rapture, passion, and poignant separations. This B-format paperback captures the essence of an extraordinary relationship marked by adventure and longing, bridging continents and distilling the ineffable magic of love into words. With 512 pages of mischievously flowing prose, 'Ada or Ardor' is not only a love story but also a fairy tale, a historical parody, and an erotic satire that masterfully examines the passage of time. A true testament to Nabokov's genius, this novel affirms the power of imagination and the depths of human emotion. Perfect for literature lovers and those seeking an enthralling narrative, 'Ada or Ardor' is an essential addition to your bookshelf. Order now to immerse yourself in this enchanting tale that remains a topic of discussion among readers and critics alike. Enjoy fast shipping and delivery right to your doorstep, so you can start your literary journey without delay.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780141181875
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2000
Publisher: Penguin UK
Pages: 512
Description:
A great work of art, radiant and rapturous, affirming the power of love and imagination' The New York Times Book Review
Ada or Ardor is a romance that follows Ada from her first childhood meeting with Van Veen on his uncle's country estate, in a 'dream-bright' America, through eighty years of rapture, as they cross continents, are continually parted and reunited, come to learn the strange truth about their singular relationship and, decades later, put their extraordinary experiences into words.
Written in mischievous and magically flowing prose, Nabokov's longest, richest novel is a love story, but also a fairy tale, a historical parody, an erotic satire, an exploration of the passing of time and a supreme work of the imagination.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780141181875
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2000
Publisher: Penguin UK
Pages: 512
Description:
A great work of art, radiant and rapturous, affirming the power of love and imagination' The New York Times Book Review
Ada or Ardor is a romance that follows Ada from her first childhood meeting with Van Veen on his uncle's country estate, in a 'dream-bright' America, through eighty years of rapture, as they cross continents, are continually parted and reunited, come to learn the strange truth about their singular relationship and, decades later, put their extraordinary experiences into words.
Written in mischievous and magically flowing prose, Nabokov's longest, richest novel is a love story, but also a fairy tale, a historical parody, an erotic satire, an exploration of the passing of time and a supreme work of the imagination.