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Speak, Memory: An Autobiography Revisited

Speak, Memory: An Autobiography Revisited

BiographyBiography & Memoir
Pages
336
Published
1951
Language
English

Synopsis

Vladimir Nabokov's "Speak, Memory" is a beautifully written memoir that revisits his early life and the world he lost. Through a series of interconnected essays, Nabokov explores his childhood in Russia, his exile, and the development of his literary voice. It's a rich exploration of memory, identity, and the power of language.

Genres

Biography Biography & Memoir Essays Literary Fiction Memoir Classics

About the author

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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...