Nabokov

Famous quotes containing the word nabokov:

“The best part of a writer’s biography is not the record of his adventures but the story of his style.”
—Vladimir Nabokov (1899–1977)

“The train was now going fast. Franz suddenly clutched his side, transfixed by the thought that he had lost his wallet which contained so much.”
—Vladimir Nabokov (1899–1977)

“I would like to spare the time and effort of hack reviewers—and, generally, persons who move their lips when reading.”
—Vladimir Nabokov (1899–1977)