Vladimir Nabokov : a documentary volume / edited by Matthew Beedham.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Beedham, Matthew, 1968- editor.

Series:

Dictionary of literary biography ; v. 369.

Dictionary of literary biography ; v. 369

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Nabokov, Vladimir Vladimirovich, 1899-1977.

Nabokov, Vladimir Vladimirovich.

Authors, Russian--20th century--Biography.

Authors, Russian.

Authors, American--20th century--Biography.

Authors, American.

Genre:

Reference works.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (xxxi, 449 pages) : illustrations

Place of Publication:

Detroit : Gale Cengage Learning, [2013]

Summary:

Covers the life and career of Russian emigre writer Vladimir Nabakov through a look at some of the significant published responses to the work of Vladimir Nabokov. He established his literary reputation in Europe, living in Berlin and Paris before moving to the United States, where his writing in English secured his worldwide reputation. This volume provides a sense of the response to Nabokovs work and the evolution of his place in world literature.

Contents:

Early life in Russia

A Russian emigre author

Becoming an American writer

Lolita and the last years in America

At Le Montreux Palace Hotel

Last works

An artist apart.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9781414462424

1414462425