Pale Fire.
by Nabokov, Vladimir
- Used
- first
- Condition
- See description
- Seller
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Palm Beach, Florida, United States
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About This Item
Synopsis
Pale Fire (1962) is a novel by Vladimir Nabokov. The novel is presented as a poem titled "Pale Fire" with commentary by a friend of the poet's. Together these elements form a narrative in which both authors are central characters. Pale Fire has spawned a wide variety of interpretations and a large body of written criticism. The Nabokov authority Brian Boyd has called it "Nabokov's most perfect novel".
Reviews
I really enjoyed this book, but it wasn’t the easiest to read. The format of a poem and its commentary revealed the story, rather than being told in a linear narrative. The story jumped around a lot and you really have to be present while reading, otherwise you will get lost. I read from start to finish, however I would reread it and try jumping around a bit to see how it changes the understanding.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Raptis Rare Books (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 133621
- Title
- Pale Fire.
- Author
- Nabokov, Vladimir
- Book Condition
- Used
- Publisher
- G.P. Putnam's Sons
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 1962
- Keywords
- Nabokov First Edition, Pale Fire First Edition
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