Vladimir Nabokov in context /
Vladimir Nabokov, bilingual writer of dazzling masterpieces, is a phenomenon that both resists and requires contextualization. This book challenges the myth of Nabokov as a sole genius who worked in isolation from his surroundings, as it seeks to anchor his work firmly within the historical, cultura...
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| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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Cambridge ; New York :
Cambridge University Press,
2018.
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| Series: | Literature in context (Cambridge University Press)
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| Summary: | Vladimir Nabokov, bilingual writer of dazzling masterpieces, is a phenomenon that both resists and requires contextualization. This book challenges the myth of Nabokov as a sole genius who worked in isolation from his surroundings, as it seeks to anchor his work firmly within the historical, cultural, intellectual and political contexts of the turbulent twentieth century. 'Vladimir Nabokov in Context' maps the ever-changing sites, people, cultures and ideologies of his itinerant life which shaped the production and reception of his work. Concise and lively essays by leading scholars reveal a complex relationship of mutual influence between Nabokov's work and his environment. |
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| Physical Description: | xv, 320 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm. |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references (pages 283-293) and index. |
| ISBN: | 9781107108646 1107108640 |