Pale Fire
by Nabokov, Vladimir
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- Condition
- New Book
- ISBN 10
- 0425062384
- ISBN 13
- 9780425062388
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About This Item
New York: Berkley Books, 1984. New Book. Paperback. 320 pp.
16th printing.
In Pale Fire Nabokov offers a cornucopia of deceptive pleasures: a 999-line poem by the reclusive genius John Shade; an adoring foreword and commentary by Shade's self-styled Boswell, Dr. Charles Kinbote; a darkly comic novel of suspense, literary idolatry and one-upmanship, and political intrigue.
16th printing.
In Pale Fire Nabokov offers a cornucopia of deceptive pleasures: a 999-line poem by the reclusive genius John Shade; an adoring foreword and commentary by Shade's self-styled Boswell, Dr. Charles Kinbote; a darkly comic novel of suspense, literary idolatry and one-upmanship, and political intrigue.
Synopsis
Pale Fire (1962) is a novel by Vladimir Nabokov. The novel is presented as a poem titled "Pale Fire" with commentary by a friend of the poet's. Together these elements form a narrative in which both authors are central characters. Pale Fire has spawned a wide variety of interpretations and a large body of written criticism. The Nabokov authority Brian Boyd has called it "Nabokov's most perfect novel".
Reviews
On Oct 5 2022, a reader said:
I really enjoyed this book, but it wasn’t the easiest to read. The format of a poem and its commentary revealed the story, rather than being told in a linear narrative. The story jumped around a lot and you really have to be present while reading, otherwise you will get lost. I read from start to finish, however I would reread it and try jumping around a bit to see how it changes the understanding.
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- Bookseller
- Globus Books (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 16085
- Title
- Pale Fire
- Author
- Nabokov, Vladimir
- Book Condition
- New New Book
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Binding
- Paperback
- ISBN 10
- 0425062384
- ISBN 13
- 9780425062388
- Publisher
- Berkley Books
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 1984
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