Vladimir Nabokov’s Lolita is a masterpiece of literary art that delves into the complexities of obsession, manipulation, and forbidden desire. Told through the unreliable narration of Humbert Humbert, the novel explores the disturbing and controversial relationship between an adult man and a young girl, framed by Nabokov’s exquisite command of language and intricate wordplay. Beyond its provocative subject matter, Lolita challenges readers to confront moral ambiguity, the power of storytelling, and the limits of empathy, cementing its place as a provocative and enduring work in modern literature.
Vladimir Nabokov’s Lolita is a masterpiece of literary art that delves into the complexities of obsession, manipulation, and forbidden desire. Told through the unreliable narration of Humbert Humbert, the novel explores the disturbing and controversial relationship between an adult man and a young girl, framed by Nabokov’s exquisite command of language and intricate wordplay. Beyond its provocative subject matter, Lolita challenges readers to confront moral ambiguity, the power of storytelling, and the limits of empathy, cementing its place as a provocative and enduring work in modern literature.
Penguin Classics, 2000 paperback, slight crease to right corner of cover (see photos) otherwise a clean copy internally/externally that is in good condition
