Pale Fire
by Vladimir Nabokov
- Used
- Fine
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Fine/Good +
- Seller
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Washington, District of Columbia, United States
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About This Item
315Publication page shows 1962 copyright with no other indication of a printing date. Unclipped dj is different from the first printing djs, which we assume means a later printing of the first edition.
Book is in "as new" condition. Unclipped dj (no price shown) has tone ageing and shelf wear along top edges including some small nicks and tears.
Book is in "as new" condition. Unclipped dj (no price shown) has tone ageing and shelf wear along top edges including some small nicks and tears.
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
On Oct 5 2022, a reader said:
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
- M&J Books (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 617
- Title
- Pale Fire
- Author
- Vladimir Nabokov
- Book Condition
- Used - Fine
- Jacket Condition
- Good +
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- G. P. Putnam's Sons
- Place of Publication
- New york
- Date Published
- 1962
- Pages
- 315
- Size
- 8.5 x 6"
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
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