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Literary Fiction· Russia

Lolita

by Vladimir Nabokov
Aggregate Editorial Score44/100
TIME 100 Best Novels
Published 1955336 pagesEnglish
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About This Book

Published in 1955, Lolita established Vladimir Nabokov as one of the defining voices in literary fiction. Humbert Humbert, a European intellectual, narrates his obsession with twelve-year-old Dolores Haze—Lolita—in prose of extraordinary beauty and moral complexity. Nabokov's controversial masterpiece is simultaneously a love letter to the English language and a profound study in self-deception and the destruction of innocence. Themes of obsession, language, moral ambiguity run through the work. The book has received recognition from TIME 100 Best Novels 1955.

Book Details

AuthorVladimir Nabokov
Published1955
Country of Origin🇷🇺 Russia
LanguageEnglish
Pages336
Category📖 Literary Fiction
ISBN9780679723165
Editorial Score44/100
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📖 Literary Fiction

Character-driven fiction that prioritises style, theme, and psychological depth.

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Country of Origin

🇷🇺 Russia

This book is part of Russia's rich literary tradition.

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Awards & Recognition

TIME 100 Best Novels
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195521
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lolita about?

Humbert Humbert, a European intellectual, narrates his obsession with twelve-year-old Dolores Haze—Lolita—in prose of extraordinary beauty and moral complexity. Nabokov's controversial masterpiece is simultaneously a love letter to the English language and a profound study in self-deception and the destruction of innocence.

Who wrote Lolita?

Lolita was written by Vladimir Nabokov, from Russia. First published in 1955.

What awards has Lolita won?

Lolita has received the following awards and honours: TIME 100 Best Novels 1955.

Is Lolita worth reading?

Lolita is a book that has earned critical recognition, with an aggregate editorial score of 21/100 on 50 Best Books, based on mentions across 1 editorial source. It is particularly recommended for readers interested in obsession, language, moral ambiguity.

Where can I buy Lolita?

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What category is Lolita?

Lolita is classified as Literary Fiction. Character-driven fiction that prioritises style, theme, and psychological depth.

What country is Lolita from?

Lolita originates from Russia's literary tradition. Explore more books from Russia on our country page.

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