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Discover the profound depths of Vladimir Nabokov's literary genius in 'Nabokov's Dozen,' a stunning collection of 13 uniquely crafted stories that resonate with the human experience. This B-format paperback, published by Penguin UK in 2017, features evocative narratives that explore themes of entrapment, fleeting joy, and the intricate tapestry of life. With 176 pages filled with Nabokov's trademark linguistic brilliance, this book invites readers to immerse themselves in a world where shadowy figures navigate through the stifling routines of existence.
In this collection, readers will encounter characters ensnared by their circumstances, revealing the tension between aspiration and despair. Two autobiographical tales, 'First Love' and 'Mademoiselle O', offer a glimpse into Nabokov's personal history, while 'The Assistant Producer' brings real-life events to the forefront. The remaining stories drift into whimsical territories, blurring the lines between reality and fantasy, artfully illustrating the essence of life itself.
Each page captivates, sparking reflections on the nature of happiness that can seem elusive yet tantalizingly near—like sunlight reflecting off the surface of water, beautiful for a moment before disappearing. Experience Nabokov's exquisite storytelling prowess and explore the profound insights hidden within the pages of 'Nabokov's Dozen.' Order now and engage with a masterpiece that offers more than just fiction—it provides a lens through which to view the intricacies of our own lives.
Delivery Information: This product is BRAND NEW and will be delivered to you in excellent condition. We provide shipping options designed to ensure that your book arrives quickly and safely. Don't miss out on adding this essential collection to your literary repertoire!
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780241302484
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2017
Publisher: Penguin UK
Pages: 176
Description:
Thirteen strangely wrought stories make up Nabokov's baker's dozen.
In some of these stories shadowy people pass through, cooped up by life, mangled by it, with nowhere to escape to. Their dreams lie stifled, smothered by routine and repetition, and frustrations lurk in all the corners. In others, elusive glimpses of fleeting happiness, which flutter away before they can be snatched, waylay their victims. Like the shimmer of the sea, the gleam of a glass caught by the sun, they sparkle brilliantly only to dissolve again.
Two of the stories, 'First Love' and 'Mademoiselle O', are autobiographical, and 'The Assistant Producer' is based on real events, but the rest are pure flights of fantasy - or the stuff that life is weaved of?
In this collection, readers will encounter characters ensnared by their circumstances, revealing the tension between aspiration and despair. Two autobiographical tales, 'First Love' and 'Mademoiselle O', offer a glimpse into Nabokov's personal history, while 'The Assistant Producer' brings real-life events to the forefront. The remaining stories drift into whimsical territories, blurring the lines between reality and fantasy, artfully illustrating the essence of life itself.
Each page captivates, sparking reflections on the nature of happiness that can seem elusive yet tantalizingly near—like sunlight reflecting off the surface of water, beautiful for a moment before disappearing. Experience Nabokov's exquisite storytelling prowess and explore the profound insights hidden within the pages of 'Nabokov's Dozen.' Order now and engage with a masterpiece that offers more than just fiction—it provides a lens through which to view the intricacies of our own lives.
Delivery Information: This product is BRAND NEW and will be delivered to you in excellent condition. We provide shipping options designed to ensure that your book arrives quickly and safely. Don't miss out on adding this essential collection to your literary repertoire!
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780241302484
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2017
Publisher: Penguin UK
Pages: 176
Description:
Thirteen strangely wrought stories make up Nabokov's baker's dozen.
In some of these stories shadowy people pass through, cooped up by life, mangled by it, with nowhere to escape to. Their dreams lie stifled, smothered by routine and repetition, and frustrations lurk in all the corners. In others, elusive glimpses of fleeting happiness, which flutter away before they can be snatched, waylay their victims. Like the shimmer of the sea, the gleam of a glass caught by the sun, they sparkle brilliantly only to dissolve again.
Two of the stories, 'First Love' and 'Mademoiselle O', are autobiographical, and 'The Assistant Producer' is based on real events, but the rest are pure flights of fantasy - or the stuff that life is weaved of?