Speak, Memory by Vladimir Nabokov
"Speak, Memory" is an autobiographical memoir that explores the author's life from his birth in 1899 to his emigration to the United States in 1940. The narrative details his privileged childhood in Russia, his experiences during the Russian Revolution, his time in Europe as an émigré, and his career as a writer and scholar. The book is noted for its intricate descriptions, its exploration of the nature of memory, and its intricate linguistic play.
The 382nd greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1951
- Nationality
- American
- Type
- Nonfiction
- Pages
- 300-350
- Words
- 97,000
- Original Language
- English
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This book is on the following lists:
- 6th on The Ideal Library (Book)
- 8th on The Modern Library | 100 Best Nonfiction (The Modern Library)
- 61st on 100 Best Books (Montana State University)
- 90th on The 100 Best Non-Fiction Books of the Century (National Review)
- 684th on Our Users' Favorite Books of All Time (The Greatest Books Users)
- 100 Major Works of Modern Creative Nonfiction (ThoughtCo)
- Daily Telegraph's 100 Books of the Century, 1900-1999 (Daily Telegraph)
- The New Lifetime Reading Plan (The New Lifetime Reading Plan)