'Speak, Memory' by Vladimir Nabokov is an autobiography that delves into the author's early years, from his childhood in Russia to his life in exile. The book is filled with vivid descriptions of his family, friends, tutors, animals, and places, showcasing Nabokov's poetic writing style. Through a series of vignettes, Nabokov recounts his love for his family, his passion for butterfly collecting, and his experiences in pre-revolutionary Russia and Europe. The memoir is not a linear account but rather a collection of memories that paint a picture of Nabokov's upbringing and influences.
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Speak, Memory, first published in 1951 as Conclusive Evidence and then assiduously revised in 1966, is an elegant and rich evocation of Nabokov's life and times, even as it offers incisive insights into his major works, including Lolita, Pnin, Despair, The Gift, The Real Life of Sebastian Knight, and The Defense.
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Vladimir Nabokov studied French and Russian literature at Trinity College, Cambridge, then lived in Berlin and Paris, writing prolifically in Russian under the pseudonym Sirin. In 1940, he left France for America, where he wrote some of his greatest works-Bend Sinister (1947), Lolita (1955), Pnin (1957),…
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