Vladimir Nabokov
Vladimir Nabokov
Author • Translator22 April 1899 – 2 July 1977 · From Russia, citizen of United States- Books
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Vladimir Vladimirovich Nabokov (Russian: Влади́мир Влади́мирович Набо́ков; 23 April [O.S. 10 April] 1899c – 2 July 1977) was a multilingual Russian-American novelist and short story writer. Nabokov wrote his first nine novels in Russian, then rose to international prominence as a master English prose stylist. He also made contributions to entomology and had an interest in chess problems.
Nabokov's Lolita (1955) is frequently cited as among his most important novels and is his most widely known, exhibiting the love of intricate word play and synesthetic detail that characterised all his works. The novel was ranked at #4 in the list of the Modern Library 100 Best Novels. Pale Fire (1962) was ranked at #53 on the same list. His memoir entitled Speak, Memory was listed #8 on the Modern Library nonfiction list.
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Vladimir Nabokov is widely recognized for his intricate prose style, his exploration of themes like memory and exile, and his masterful use of wordplay. He is particularly celebrated for his novel "Lolita," which brought him international fame.
Several of Vladimir Nabokov's works have been adapted for the screen, most notably "Lolita," which has two prominent film versions directed by Stanley Kubrick and Adrian Lyne. His novel "Laughter in the Dark" was also adapted into a film.
For readers new to Vladimir Nabokov, "Lolita" is often recommended as an entry point due to its widespread recognition and compelling narrative. Alternatively, "Pnin" offers a more comedic and accessible introduction to his style.
Vladimir Nabokov was a bilingual author who wrote his early novels in Russian before transitioning to English, in which he achieved his greatest international success. He also translated some of his own works between the two languages.