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Lolita (Two Volume Edition)

Lolita (Two Volume Edition)

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Lolita (Two Volume Edition)

by Nabokov, Vladimir

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Paris: Olympia Press / Traveller's Companion Series, 1959. Mass Market Paperback. Near Fine. Fourth printing of the two volume Traveller's Companion Series No. 66 edition. Original price of 2,400 francs on back covers. Green paperbacks with slight wear to corners and edges of covers. Interior pages clean and bright. Includes ""Publisher's Digression"" and foreword. Lolita was published by Olympia Press in France after being turned down by major American publishers because of its content. Though the content is still controversial, today the book is considered by many to be one of the finest novels written in the twentieth century .

Synopsis

Lolita is widely regarded as one of the greatest books of the 20th Century. The cultural influence of Lolita cannot be understated, and numerous editions have been printed since 1955. The book has been made into movies, plays, and has sparked countless conversations about relationships and the nature of obsession. Even the covers of the later editions have sparked controversy, as they feature potentially suggestive depictions of the famous "nymphet". Unsurprisingly, Lolita is often at the top of banned books lists in high schools.

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On Aug 26 2014, a reader said:
Vladimir Nabokov's postmodern masterpiece about a man's obsession with a young girl is nothing short of remarkable. Not only does Nabokov situate the story within the context of Cold War America, but he has the ability to make the reader sympathise with an otherwise immoral character. Through Nabokov's lyrical, poetic and deceptive writing, the story becomes at once comical and poignant. Underneath all the amusing and colourful metaphors and allusions to American popular culture is a deeply affecting story about obsession, innocence and unrequited love. As with Jack Kerouac's On The Road, the theme of 'the journey' is strongly emphasised throughout, as the lead character descends deeper into madness as he and his step-daughter travel around America. A cult classic and must-read, Lolita is the work of genius.

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Bookseller
Pistil Books Online US (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #
146324
Title
Lolita (Two Volume Edition)
Author
Nabokov, Vladimir
Format/Binding
Mass Market Paperback
Book Condition
Used - Near Fine
Quantity Available
1
Binding
Paperback
Publisher
Olympia Press / Traveller's Companion Series
Place of Publication
Paris
Date Published
1959
Keywords
Nymphet, Humbert, Novel, Fiction, Russian, Hebephilia, Olympia Press, Controversy, Stanley Kubrick
Bookseller catalogs
Fiction;

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