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Vladimir Nabokov

Destination: Russia: Alienation, the struggle for a decent life, really bad weather -- the universal themes of this vast nation's literature make us all feel Russian at one point or another.; By Ken Kalfus Nov 6, 2006
Reading "Lolita" in Alabama: Fifty years after its publication, and 20 after my first reading, Nabokov's masterpiece is still dangerous -- but not for the reasons you might think.; By Allen Barra Dec 22, 2005
Longer listens: Vladimir Nabokov's "Lolita," 50 years and 50 million copies later: Oct 31, 2005
The man who knew too much: Edmund Wilson had four wives, dozens of affairs, a drinking problem -- and the sharpest critical mind of his generation.; By Allen Barra Oct 4, 2005
Mallomar memories: Biting into one is all about love and loss and family and ... Oh, who are we kidding: They just taste so good!; By King Kaufman Feb 27, 2001
Vladimir Nabokov: "Lolita" read by award-winning actor Jeremy Irons; By Vladimir Nabokov Oct 5, 2000
Letters to the editor: Is Prozac a crutch? Plus: Tips for saving your sex life on antidepressants; Did homophobia drive apart the brothers Nabokov?; May 19, 2000
The gay Nabokov: The novelist never could face the secret that cost his brother his life.; By Lev Grossman May 17, 2000
Do not disturb: The author of "Interpreter of Maladies" checks in with great fiction about hotels.; By Jhumpa Lahiri Apr 3, 2000
Bit parts: The author of "Wonders of the Invisible World" picks five great literary walk-ons.; By David Gates Feb 14, 2000
A conversation with Errol Morris: Eating a reality sandwich at the Carnegie Deli with a connoisseur of the ironic, the naive and the appalling.; By Rex Doane Jan 29, 2000
Who's screwing who: The author of "The Lives and Loves of a She-Devil" picks five great novels about exploitation.; By Fay Weldon Nov 8, 1999
The nymphet strikes back: In a controversial new novel told from Lolita's point of view, the girl is vicious, conniving and not very convincing.; By Jennifer Kornreich Oct 6, 1999
Nabokov write-alike contest may hide genuine article: Has Nabokov's son sneaked snippets from his father's unpublished novel into an obscure journal?; By Craig Offman Jun 28, 1999
Ersatz Nabokov fools the big boys: An amateur prankster pulls off a literary hoax.; By Craig Offman May 26, 1999
Lusting after "Lolita": Only a nymphet myself when I first met Nobokov's love child, my passion for "Lolita" is still going strong today.; By Justine Brown Jul 31, 1998
"Lolita": Adrian Lyne's "Lolita" is too timid and tasteful to be very good, but it's still the target of censors and hysterics.; By Charles Taylor Apr 30, 1998
Personal Best: Lolita: "Lolita" by Vladimir Nabokov; By Mary Elizabeth Williams Sep 30, 1996
Personal Best: Lolita: "Lolita" by Vladimir Nabokov; By Amy Tan Sep 30, 1996

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