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Lolita

by Nabokov, Vladimir

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  • Paperback
Condition
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About This Item

Paris: The Olympia Press, 1958. Second Printing, November 1958 stated. Publisher's original green wrappers, priced at 2400 Francs. No. 66 in the Traveller's Companion Series. Two volumes, Very Good, wear to bottom of Vol. II at bottom of spine with some paper loss and curling. light edgewear. Vol. I with 1 page top corner creased. Basis for Stanley Kubrick's 1962 film starring James Mason and Shelley Winters, for which Vladimir Nabokov received an Oscar nomination for Best Screenplay. SCARCE in either of the first two printings. . Second Printing. Original Wraps. Very Good. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall.

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
Dale Steffey Books, ABAA US (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #
009450
Title
Lolita
Author
Nabokov, Vladimir
Format/Binding
Paperback
Book Condition
Used - Very Good
Edition
Second Printing
Publisher
The Olympia Press
Place of Publication
Paris
Date Published
1958
Size
12mo - over 6¾" - 7&
Weight
0.00 lbs
Bookseller catalogs
Literature;
Note
May be a multi-volume set and require additional postage.

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About the Seller

Dale Steffey Books, ABAA

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Wrappers
The paper covering on the outside of a paperback. Also see the entry for pictorial wraps, color illustrated coverings for...
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....
12mo
A duodecimo is a book approximately 7 by 4.5 inches in size, or similar in size to a contemporary mass market paperback. Also...

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