Vladimir Nabokov (1899-1977) was one of the great writers of the twentieth century, as well as a translator and lepidopterist. His works include, from the Russian novels, The Luzhin Defense and The Gift; from the English novels, Lolita, Pnin, Pale Fire and Ada; the autobiographical Speak, Memory; translations of Alice in Wonderland into Russian and Eugene Onegin into English; and lectures on literature. All of the fiction and Speak, Memory are published in Penguin.
"Hilariously funny and of a sadness." -Graham Greene
""Pnin"'s vita, though its essence is saintliness, is yet a work of
brilliant magic and fabulous laughter." -"The New Republic "
"Fun and satire are just the beginning of the rewards of this
novel. Generous, bewildered Pnin, that most kindly and impractical
of men, wins our affection and respect." -"Chicago Tribune
"
"Nabokov can move you to laughter in the way the masters can-to
laughter that is near to tears." -"The Guardian"
"Hilariously funny and of a sadness." -Graham Greene
""Pnin"'s vita, though its essence is saintliness, is yet a work of
brilliant magic and fabulous laughter." -"The New Republic "
"Fun and satire are just the beginning of the rewards of this
novel. Generous, bewildered Pnin, that most kindly and impractical
of men, wins our affection and respect." -"Chicago Tribune
"
"Nabokov can move you to laughter in the way the masters can-to
laughter that is near to tears." -"The Guardian"
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