The Nabokov-Wilson Letters: 1940-1971
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A remarkable volume in literary correspondence, The Nabokov-Wilson Letters: 1940-1971 presents the full and fascinating exchange between two towering figures of twentieth-century letters — Vladimir Nabokov and Edmund Wilson. Edited and annotated by Simon Karlinsky, the collection chronicles over three decades of intellectual friendship, aesthetic debate, and eventual estrangement between the Russian-born novelist and America's foremost literary critic. The letters illuminate their sharply contrasting sensibilities on language, translation, politics, and literature, offering an unparalleled window into the creative minds of both men. Karlinsky's expert editorial commentary contextualises each exchange, drawing out the wit, erudition, and occasional acrimony that defined one of the most celebrated literary friendships of the modern era. An indispensable document for students of American and European literary history, this volume stands as a testament to the power of correspondence as both art and record.
Author: Simon Karlinsky
Format: Hardback
Published: 1979, -
Genre: Literary theory
Condition remarks:
Condition: Good. Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears. Page Condition: Good. Markings: No markings visible.
A remarkable volume in literary correspondence, The Nabokov-Wilson Letters: 1940-1971 presents the full and fascinating exchange between two towering figures of twentieth-century letters — Vladimir Nabokov and Edmund Wilson. Edited and annotated by Simon Karlinsky, the collection chronicles over three decades of intellectual friendship, aesthetic debate, and eventual estrangement between the Russian-born novelist and America's foremost literary critic. The letters illuminate their sharply contrasting sensibilities on language, translation, politics, and literature, offering an unparalleled window into the creative minds of both men. Karlinsky's expert editorial commentary contextualises each exchange, drawing out the wit, erudition, and occasional acrimony that defined one of the most celebrated literary friendships of the modern era. An indispensable document for students of American and European literary history, this volume stands as a testament to the power of correspondence as both art and record.