The Stories of Vladimir Nabokov
Vladimir Nabokov
This collection of sixty-five tales, written by the famed author of Lolita and Pale Fire, offers readers a glimpse into the many shades of Nabokov's imagination. Ranging from fables to horror, and even including eleven stories translated into English for the first time, it's a testament to the genius of the master storyteller's devious wit and ability to turn language into an instrument of ecstasy. Whether you're a fan or new to Nabokov, The Stories of Vladimir Nabokov is sure to delight and shock in equal measure.
Publish Date
1996-12-09T00:00:00.000Z
1996-12-09T00:00:00.000Z
first published in 1995
Goodreads Rating
4.3
ISBN
9780679729976
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When I opened The Stories of Vladimir Nabokov up to at random page, and I started reading his sentences, my jaw dropped. I didn’t know the English language could do that. – source