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“Lolita” is a novel written by Russian-American author Vladimir Nabokov. It was first published in 1955 in Paris, and later in the United States in 1958. “Lolita” is a controversial and highly acclaimed work of literature.
The novel is narrated by Humbert Humbert, a middle-aged literature professor with a deeply disturbed and morally reprehensible obsession with a 12-year-old girl named Dolores Haze, whom he nicknames “Lolita.” Humbert becomes her stepfather and embarks on a cross-country journey with her, engaging in an illicit and exploitative relationship. The novel explores themes of obsession, manipulation, and the darker aspects of human desire.
“Lolita” is known for its complex narrative structure and its exquisite prose, showcasing Nabokov’s mastery of the English language. It has been the subject of significant controversy and debate due to its subject matter, but it is also widely regarded as a literary masterpiece for its exploration of the complexities of human nature and its use of unreliable narration.
The novel has had a lasting impact on literature and popular culture and remains an important work in the canon of 20th-century literature.
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