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Lolita

by Nabokov, Vladimir

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  • Hardcover
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New York: G.P. Putnam's Sons, 1958. First Edition, First Printing . Hardcover. Near Fine Book/Good. 8 3/4" High.. 319 Clean Pages. Black Cloth Spine, No Additional Printing Indicated, Red Topstain, Red Endpapers, First American Printing. Touch Of Rubbing At Corners, No Names Or Marks, No Fraying, Spine Gilt And Bronze Still Bright. First State Dj With No Mention Of "Unexpurgated", Price Clipped, Light Chipping At Top And Bottom Of Spine And At Corners, Foxing And Browning Particularly At Spine And Flap Folds, Traces Of Internal Tape Removal At Top Of Spine And Top Rear Flap Fold.

Synopsis

Lolita is widely regarded as one of the greatest books of the 20th Century. The cultural influence of Lolita cannot be understated, and numerous editions have been printed since 1955. The book has been made into movies, plays, and has sparked countless conversations about relationships and the nature of obsession. Even the covers of the later editions have sparked controversy, as they feature potentially suggestive depictions of the famous "nymphet". Unsurprisingly, Lolita is often at the top of banned books lists in high schools.

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Reviews

On Aug 26 2014, a reader said:
Vladimir Nabokov's postmodern masterpiece about a man's obsession with a young girl is nothing short of remarkable. Not only does Nabokov situate the story within the context of Cold War America, but he has the ability to make the reader sympathise with an otherwise immoral character. Through Nabokov's lyrical, poetic and deceptive writing, the story becomes at once comical and poignant. Underneath all the amusing and colourful metaphors and allusions to American popular culture is a deeply affecting story about obsession, innocence and unrequited love. As with Jack Kerouac's On The Road, the theme of 'the journey' is strongly emphasised throughout, as the lead character descends deeper into madness as he and his step-daughter travel around America. A cult classic and must-read, Lolita is the work of genius.

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Details

Bookseller
Arroyo Seco Books US (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #
043739
Title
Lolita
Author
Nabokov, Vladimir
Format/Binding
Hardcover
Book Condition
Used - Near Fine Book
Jacket Condition
Good
Quantity Available
1
Edition
First Edition, First Printing
Publisher
G.P. Putnam's Sons
Place of Publication
New York
Date Published
1958
Size
8 3/4" High.
Weight
0.00 lbs
Keywords
Classics
Bookseller catalogs
Rare And Unusual Books; Radical Literature; Literature: Twentieth and Twenty-First Century;

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Rubbing
Abrasion or wear to the surface. Usually used in reference to a book's boards or dust-jacket.
Gilt
The decorative application of gold or gold coloring to a portion of a book on the spine, edges of the text block, or an inlay in...
First Edition
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Price Clipped
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Spine
The outer portion of a book which covers the actual binding. The spine usually faces outward when a book is placed on a shelf....
Fine
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G
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Cloth
"Cloth-bound" generally refers to a hardcover book with cloth covering the outside of the book covers. The cloth is stretched...
First State
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Chipping
A defect in which small pieces are missing from the edges; fraying or small pieces of paper missing the edge of a paperback, or...

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