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The Annotated Lolita

Alfred Appel, Vladimir Nabokov

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Intricate prose, taboo romance, annotated insights.

If you're someone who appreciates not just a compelling narrative but also the nuanced craftsmanship behind it, this edition of Nabokov's "Lolita" can be a treasure trove. With annotations that peel back layers of the novel's complexity, you'll delve into the subtext and verbal artistry that made this work a cornerstone of 20th-century literature. Nabokov's playful yet profound storytelling is revealed in new light, potentially deepening your understanding and appreciation for this controversial classic.

  • National Book Award Finalist for Fiction (1959)
  • Premios Fervenzas Literarias for Traducción (2008)
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The Annotated Lolita

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ISBN: 9780141185040
Publisher: Penguin Books
Date of Publication: 2000-07-27
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Romance, Literary Fiction
Goodreads rating: 3.88
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When Lolita was first published in 1955 it created a sensation and established Nabokov as one of the most original prose writers of the twentieth century. This annotated edition, a revised and considerably expanded version of the 1970 edition, does full justice to the textual riches of Lolita, illuminating the elaborate verbal textures and showing how they contribute to the novel's overall meaning. Alfred Appel, Jr. also provides fresh observations on the novel's artifice, games and verbal patternings and a delightful biographical vignette of Nabokov. The annotations themselves were prepared in consultation with Nabokov while newly identified allusions were confirmed by him during the final years of his life.
 

Intricate prose, taboo romance, annotated insights.

If you're someone who appreciates not just a compelling narrative but also the nuanced craftsmanship behind it, this edition of Nabokov's "Lolita" can be a treasure trove. With annotations that peel back layers of the novel's complexity, you'll delve into the subtext and verbal artistry that made this work a cornerstone of 20th-century literature. Nabokov's playful yet profound storytelling is revealed in new light, potentially deepening your understanding and appreciation for this controversial classic.

  • National Book Award Finalist for Fiction (1959)
  • Premios Fervenzas Literarias for Traducción (2008)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

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