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Lolita

Lolita

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Author: Vladimir Nabokov

Number Of Pages: 368

EAN: 9780679410430

Release Date: 09-03-1993

Summary:

Dive into the twisted psyche of Humbert Humbert, the narrator in Vladimir Nabokov's classic, "Lolita," we witness an intelligent and witty man's disturbing obsession with a 12-year-old girl, Dolores Haze, whom he calls Lolita. Written as a confession from prison, Humbert's narrative reveals how his tragic childhood led to his unhealthy infatuation. He marries Lolita's mother, but after her sudden death, embarks on a cross-country journey with Lolita. Their journey is a maze of manipulation, love, and loss. Through dazzling prose, Nabokov paints a shocking, yet poetic story that pushes boundaries and explores the complexities of passion and morality. This novel not only captivates but challenges us to question the narrator's reliability and the nature of love and obsession. "Lolita" is a literary masterpiece that, while controversial, exposes the depths of human emotions and the dark corners of the human psyche.

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