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Laughter in the Dark

Laughter in the Dark

Literary Fiction
Pages
208
Published
1961
Language
English

Synopsis

Albert Albinus, a wealthy art critic, becomes infatuated with a young, ambitious model named Margot. His obsession leads him to abandon his family and career, descending into a world of deceit and manipulation. As Albinus's life spirals out of control, he becomes a pawn in Margot's cruel game, orchestrated with her former lover, Franz.

Prose complexity
7/10

Vibe

DarkMelancholicSatiricalComplex
Unreliable NarratorBetrayalVillain Protagonist

Genres

Literary Fiction

Authors

V
Vladimir Nabokov

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 kn...

Frequently asked questions

  • Is Laughter in the Dark connected to other Nabokov novels?

    While Laughter in the Dark shares thematic elements with some of Nabokov's other works, particularly its exploration of obsession and the destructive nature of desire, it functions as a standalone novel and does not feature recurring characters or a shared narrative universe with his other books.

  • Is there a film adaptation of Laughter in the Dark?

    Yes, Laughter in the Dark was adapted into a film. The 1969 movie, directed by Tony Richardson, stars Nicol Williamson and Anna Karina.