{"product_id":"lolita-old-editionsame-cover","title":"Lolita by Vladimir Nabokov [rare books]","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"838\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"46\"\u003eBook Summary:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"46\" data-end=\"49\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"49\" data-end=\"57\"\u003eLolita\u003c\/em\u003e is a controversial and exquisitely crafted novel narrated by Humbert Humbert, a literature professor whose obsession with Dolores Haze, a 12-year-old girl he nicknames \"Lolita,\" leads to a dark and disturbing exploration of love, obsession, and manipulation. Set in mid-20th-century America, Humbert’s unreliable narration weaves between poetic prose and chilling justifications of his predatory actions. The novel delves into complex themes such as morality, desire, and the power of language, challenging readers to confront uncomfortable questions about innocence and guilt. Despite its troubling subject matter, \u003cem data-start=\"674\" data-end=\"682\"\u003eLolita\u003c\/em\u003e is widely acclaimed for Nabokov’s brilliant use of language, narrative innovation, and psychological depth, making it a landmark work in modern literature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"845\" data-end=\"1653\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"845\" data-end=\"888\"\u003eAbout the Author – \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"888\" data-end=\"891\"\u003eVladimir Nabokov (1899–1977) was a Russian-American novelist, poet, and literary critic celebrated for his linguistic virtuosity and intricate storytelling. Born into an aristocratic family in Russia, he fled the Russian Revolution and eventually settled in the United States, where he wrote many of his most famous works in English. Nabokov’s writing is known for its rich wordplay, complex characters, and blending of high art with popular culture. Beyond \u003cem data-start=\"1349\" data-end=\"1357\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eLolita\u003c\/em\u003e, his notable works include \u003cem data-start=\"1385\" data-end=\"1396\"\u003ePale Fire\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem data-start=\"1401\" data-end=\"1416\"\u003eSpeak, Memory\u003c\/em\u003e, a memoir. Nabokov was also an accomplished lepidopterist (butterfly expert), a passion that influenced his precise and vivid descriptions. His literary legacy endures as one of the 20th century’s most influential and enigmatic authors.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Best of used books","offers":[{"title":"Used","offer_id":44276606402817,"sku":"2O7WDB30H-Used","price":299.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0421\/4299\/0495\/products\/JKL_48c517a0-0686-462b-b083-28047f238f73.jpg?v=1642077264","url":"https:\/\/bestofusedbooks.com\/products\/lolita-old-editionsame-cover","provider":"Best Of Used Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}