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ⓘ About Vladimir Nabokov
Once you know that the story involves sexual relations between an adult and a child, everything else becomes clear. In a heartbreaking yet captivating way, this story covers the grooming part where the adult takes advantage of Lolita, followed by the consummation and the aftermath. This book is told from Humbert’s point of view, and it is written in the retrospective form. Humbert is in prison, and he knows that he is going to die. However, no trial or judgment has been charged yet. He narrates how Lolita seduced him, the agreement between these two on the duration of their secret relationship, and the tragic events that follow when things do not go as planned. The author expertly portrays Humbert’s perverted mind. This is a dark and disturbing book.
All Book Series by Vladimir Nabokov
Autumn Light: Illuminations of Age
Series opener · book 1 of 10 · published 1978
Writers: Their Lives and Works
Latest in the series · book 10 of 10 · published 2018
? Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Vladimir Nabokov?
Once you know that the story involves sexual relations between an adult and a child, everything else becomes clear. In a heartbreaking yet captivating way, this story covers the grooming part where the adult takes advantage of Lolita, followed by the consummation and the aftermath. This book is told from Humbert's point of view, and it is written in the retrospective form.
Which Vladimir Nabokov series should I start with?
Vladimir Nabokov's books stand alone rather than forming a numbered series, so there is no reading order to follow. The natural first pick is Mary (1926).
How many books has Vladimir Nabokov written?
Vladimir Nabokov has 51 books catalogued in this guide, published between 1926 and 2019. They are filed under 5 categories rather than in numbered series — chiefly Standalone Novels, Non-Fiction and Collections.
In what order should Vladimir Nabokov's series be read?
No reading order is needed: none of the 51 books catalogued here do not form a numbered series, so any title can be picked up first. Within each category they are listed by publication year.
How are Vladimir Nabokov's books organised into series?
This guide splits Vladimir Nabokov's 51 books into categories rather than numbered series: Standalone Novels (19 books); Non-Fiction (11 books); Collections (10 books); Anthologies (10 books); Plays (1 book).