Nabokov: The Critical Heritage
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Condition: Very Good. Jacket: Very Good — bright red dust jacket with minimal wear and no tears. Page Condition: Good — pages appear clean and bright with no visible yellowing. Markings: No markings visible. Binding: Firm and intact hardcover binding. Stickers/Labels: None visible.
Part of the prestigious Critical Heritage Series, this scholarly anthology assembles a comprehensive collection of contemporary reviews, essays, and critical responses to the work of Vladimir Nabokov, one of the twentieth century's most celebrated and linguistically inventive novelists. Edited by Norman Page, Professor of English at the University of Alberta, the volume chronicles the critical reception of Nabokov's major works — from his early Russian-language novels through to his landmark English masterpieces such as Lolita and Pale Fire. Page presents a rich tapestry of literary opinion that illustrates how Nabokov's reputation evolved and polarised critics across decades and continents. The collection argues for Nabokov's enduring significance as a stylist and intellectual force, offering an indispensable resource for students, scholars, and serious readers seeking to understand the full arc of his literary legacy.
Author: Norman Page
Format: Hardback
Published: 1982, Routledge & Kegan Paul
Genre: Literary theory
Condition remarks:
Condition: Very Good. Jacket: Very Good — bright red dust jacket with minimal wear and no tears. Page Condition: Good — pages appear clean and bright with no visible yellowing. Markings: No markings visible. Binding: Firm and intact hardcover binding. Stickers/Labels: None visible.
Part of the prestigious Critical Heritage Series, this scholarly anthology assembles a comprehensive collection of contemporary reviews, essays, and critical responses to the work of Vladimir Nabokov, one of the twentieth century's most celebrated and linguistically inventive novelists. Edited by Norman Page, Professor of English at the University of Alberta, the volume chronicles the critical reception of Nabokov's major works — from his early Russian-language novels through to his landmark English masterpieces such as Lolita and Pale Fire. Page presents a rich tapestry of literary opinion that illustrates how Nabokov's reputation evolved and polarised critics across decades and continents. The collection argues for Nabokov's enduring significance as a stylist and intellectual force, offering an indispensable resource for students, scholars, and serious readers seeking to understand the full arc of his literary legacy.