Details Of A Sunset And Other Stories
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Author: Vladimir Nabokov
Binding: Hardback
Published: London: Weidenfeld & Nicolson, 1976
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: Previous owner
This collection of short stories, "Details Of A Sunset And Other Stories," presents a series of poignant vignettes from the early career of a literary master. The narratives often chronicle the lives of Russian émigrés, capturing their struggles with displacement and the bittersweet echoes of a lost homeland. Nabokov's prose illustrates a meticulous attention to detail and a profound understanding of human psychology, crafting worlds that are both intimately familiar and subtly disorienting. Each story offers a glimpse into the author's developing genius, showcasing his signature blend of lyrical beauty and intellectual playfulness. The volume uncovers themes of memory, identity, and the elusive nature of happiness, all rendered with a captivating elegance.
Author: Vladimir Nabokov
Binding: Hardback
Published: London: Weidenfeld & Nicolson, 1976
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: Previous owner
This collection of short stories, "Details Of A Sunset And Other Stories," presents a series of poignant vignettes from the early career of a literary master. The narratives often chronicle the lives of Russian émigrés, capturing their struggles with displacement and the bittersweet echoes of a lost homeland. Nabokov's prose illustrates a meticulous attention to detail and a profound understanding of human psychology, crafting worlds that are both intimately familiar and subtly disorienting. Each story offers a glimpse into the author's developing genius, showcasing his signature blend of lyrical beauty and intellectual playfulness. The volume uncovers themes of memory, identity, and the elusive nature of happiness, all rendered with a captivating elegance.