Invitation To A Beheading by Vladimir Nabokov
"Invitation To A Beheading" is a surreal and philosophical novel that follows the life of Cincinnatus C., a man sentenced to death in a totalitarian society for his perceived crime of being different. As Cincinnatus awaits his execution, he navigates a bizarre and absurd world filled with strange characters, dreamlike sequences, and a constant questioning of reality. Through his introspective journey, the novel explores themes of identity, freedom, and the power of the individual against oppressive systems.
The 1752nd greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1935
- Nationality
- American
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- 200-300
- Words
- 59,000
- Original Language
- Russian
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This book is on the following lists:
- 37th on The Main Works of Russian literature (Polka Academy)
- 100 Books to Read from Eastern Europe and Central Asia (New East Digital Archive)