Vladimir Nabokov (1899-1977)
Vladimir Vladimirovich Nabokov (Russian: Влади́мир Влади́мирович Набо́ков, pronounced [vlɐˈdʲimʲɪr nɐˈbokəf]; 22 April [O.S. 10 April] 1899c – 2 July 1977) was a Russian-born novelist. Nabokov's first nine novels were in Russian. He then rose to international prominence as a writer of English prose. He also made serious contributions as a lepidopterist and chess composer.
Quotes·Quotations by Vladimir Nabokov
Attitudes
¶ My loathings are simple: stupidity, oppression, crime, cruelty, soft music.
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