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Vladimir Nabokov
Vladimir Nabokov 1899 - 1977
Review
4 October 1969  BBC 2

Vladimir Nabokov talks to James Mossman about

   Audiohis view of other writers and the difference between genius and talent  3 min 13

   Audiohow he reacts to criticism or speculation about his private life  1 min 0

   Audiothe abrupt loss of childhood and his view of contemporary Russia  2 min 23


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Vladimir Nabokov
Russian-born novelist and critic

Consummate stylist and playful investigator into the nature of art, Vladimir Nabokov is best-known for his controversial novel Lolita.



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