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Lolita by Vladimir Nabokov (Book Analysis)

Lolita by Vladimir Nabokov (Book Analysis)

Detailed Summary, Analysis and Reading Guide

978280627960625EBookPlurilingua PublishingThis practical and insightful reading guide offers a complete summary and analysis of Lolita by Vladimir Nabokov. It provides a thorough exploration of the novel's plot, characters and main themes, as well as an examination of Nabokov's skillful use of an unreliable narrator. The clear and concise style makes for easy understanding, providing the perfect opportunity to improve your literary knowledge in no time. This clear and detailed 25-page reading guide is structured as follows: Biography of Vladimir Nabokov Presentation of Lolita Summary of Lolita Character study Humbert Humbert Dolores Haze Charlotte Haze Clare Quilty Analysis of Lolita The autobiographical form Rekindling the myth of Salome The influence of Lilith on Nabokov The posterity of Lolita About Lolita Lolita is Vladimir Nabokov's best-known novel. It is written from the point of view of Humbert Humbert, a man in his forties who becomes infatuated with a teenaged girl names Dolores Haze. As the book was initially unanimously rejected by American publishers, it was first published in Paris in 1955, although it was subsequently banned in multiple countries. In spite of its scandalous beginnings, Lolita went on to become a resounding popular and critical success. It is now considered a classic, and regularly features on lists of the greatest books ever written. About Vladimir Nabokov Vladimir Nabokov was a Russian-American novelist. Although he was born in Russia, during the Revolution he was forced to flee to Europe, where he studied literature, wrote his first books and gained recognition as a Russian-speaking author. He later moved to the USA, and became an American citizen in 1945. He began to write in English, which brought him a new audience and increased his renown. His fame exploded on a global scale with the publication of Lolita, his best-known novel, and he is now considered to be one of the greatest writers of the 20th century.This practical and insightful reading guide offers a complete summary and analysis of Lolita by Vladimir Nabokov. It provides a thorough exploration of the novel's plot, characters and main themes, as well as an examination of Nabokov's skillful use of an unreliable narrator. The clear and concise style makes for easy understanding, providing the perfect opportunity to improve your literary knowledge in no time. This clear and detailed 25-page reading guide is structured as follows: Biography of Vladimir Nabokov Presentation of Lolita Summary of Lolita Character study Humbert Humbert Dolores Haze Charlotte Haze Clare Quilty Analysis of Lolita The autobiographical form Rekindling the myth of Salome The influence of Lilith on Nabokov The posterity of Lolita About Lolita Lolita is Vladimir Nabokov's best-known novel. It is written from the point of view of Humbert Humbert, a man in his forties who becomes infatuated with a teenaged girl names Dolores Haze. As the book was initially unanimously rejected by American publishers, it was first published in Paris in 1955, although it was subsequently banned in multiple countries. In spite of its scandalous beginnings, Lolita went on to become a resounding popular and critical success. It is now considered a classic, and regularly features on lists of the greatest books ever written. About Vladimir Nabokov Vladimir Nabokov was a Russian-American novelist. Although he was born in Russia, during the Revolution he was forced to flee to Europe, where he studied literature, wrote his first books and gained recognition as a Russian-speaking author. He later moved to the USA, and became an American citizen in 1945. He began to write in English, which brought him a new audience and increased his renown. His fame exploded on a global scale with the publication of Lolita, his best-known novel, and he is now considered to be one of the greatest writers of the 20th century.application/pdf1
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This practical and insightful reading guide offers a complete summary and analysis of Lolita by Vladimir Nabokov. It provides a thorough exploration of the novel's plot, characters and main themes, as well as an examination of Nabokov's skillful use of an unreliable narrator. The clear and concise style makes for easy understanding, providing the perfect opportunity to improve your literary knowledge in no time. This clear and detailed...
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This practical and insightful reading guide offers a complete summary and analysis of Lolita by Vladimir Nabokov. It provides a thorough exploration of the novel’s plot, characters and main themes, as well as an examination of Nabokov’s skillful use of an unreliable narrator. The clear and concise style makes for easy understanding, providing the perfect opportunity to improve your literary knowledge in no time.

This clear and detailed 25-page reading guide is structured as follows:

  • Biography of Vladimir Nabokov
  • Presentation of Lolita
  • Summary of Lolita
  • Character study
    • Humbert Humbert
    • Dolores Haze
    • Charlotte Haze
    • Clare Quilty
  • Analysis of Lolita
    • The autobiographical form
    • Rekindling the myth of Salome
    • The influence of Lilith on Nabokov
    • The posterity of Lolita

About Lolita

Lolita is Vladimir Nabokov’s best-known novel. It is written from the point of view of Humbert Humbert, a man in his forties who becomes infatuated with a teenaged girl names Dolores Haze. As the book was initially unanimously rejected by American publishers, it was first published in Paris in 1955, although it was subsequently banned in multiple countries. In spite of its scandalous beginnings, Lolita went on to become a resounding popular and critical success. It is now considered a classic, and regularly features on lists of the greatest books ever written.

About Vladimir Nabokov

Vladimir Nabokov was a Russian-American novelist. Although he was born in Russia, during the Revolution he was forced to flee to Europe, where he studied literature, wrote his first books and gained recognition as a Russian-speaking author. He later moved to the USA, and became an American citizen in 1945. He began to write in English, which brought him a new audience and increased his renown. His fame exploded on a global scale with the publication of Lolita, his best-known novel, and he is now considered to be one of the greatest writers of the 20th century.

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