Description: The classic novel from the author of Lolita, brilliantly portraying one man's ruin through love and betrayal.
Brief description: Vladimir Nabokov (1899-1977), one of the 20th century's greatest writers in both Russian and English, was born in St. Petersburg, Russia, and spent his adult life in Germany, France, the United States, and Switzerland. In addition to his literary work, he was a passionate lepidopterist and chess player. His books include Lolita, Pale Fire, The Real Light of Sebastian Knight, Laughter in the Dark, and many more.
Review Quotes: Nabokov writes prose the only way it should be written--that is, ecstatically.-- "John Updike"