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LOLITA
by Nabokov. Vladimir
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- near fine
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Near Fine/Very Good
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About This Item
Paris, France: The Olympia Press, 1958. Book. Near Fine. Hardcover. 1st Edition. First edition Thus, first impression, pp. 223. This is the true first hardcover issue and the first issue as a single volume; printed by Steimatzky's Agency of Jerusalem for The Olympia Press in Paris. Less than 1500 copies were produced by Steimatzky, split between hardcover and wrappers. Original blue cloth. title in gilt to the spine, internally clean pages, The jacket has chipping to the top of the spine and some light wear to the rear panel, tape shadow to the top verso of the jacket to the top of the spine. .
Synopsis
Lolita is widely regarded as one of the greatest books of the 20th Century. The cultural influence of Lolita cannot be understated, and numerous editions have been printed since 1955. The book has been made into movies, plays, and has sparked countless conversations about relationships and the nature of obsession. Even the covers of the later editions have sparked controversy, as they feature potentially suggestive depictions of the famous "nymphet". Unsurprisingly, Lolita is often at the top of banned books lists in high schools.
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Reviews
On Aug 26 2014, a reader said:
Vladimir Nabokov's postmodern masterpiece about a man's obsession with a young girl is nothing short of remarkable. Not only does Nabokov situate the story within the context of Cold War America, but he has the ability to make the reader sympathise with an otherwise immoral character. Through Nabokov's lyrical, poetic and deceptive writing, the story becomes at once comical and poignant. Underneath all the amusing and colourful metaphors and allusions to American popular culture is a deeply affecting story about obsession, innocence and unrequited love. As with Jack Kerouac's On The Road, the theme of 'the journey' is strongly emphasised throughout, as the lead character descends deeper into madness as he and his step-daughter travel around America. A cult classic and must-read, Lolita is the work of genius.
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- Bookseller
- Kelleher Rare Books
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- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 014752
- Title
- LOLITA
- Author
- Nabokov. Vladimir
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Near Fine
- Jacket Condition
- Very Good
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Publisher
- The Olympia Press
- Place of Publication
- Paris, France
- Date Published
- 1958
- Keywords
- LOLITA,FIRST EDITION, Nabokov. Vladimir
- Bookseller catalogs
- Fiction;
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- Fine
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- First Edition
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