Poems And Problems by Vladimir Nabokov
A compact, eclectic collection that pairs precisely crafted lyric poems, translations, and epigrams with a set of ingenious chess problems and verbal puzzles; the verses range from playful epigrams and sonnets to reflective meditations on memory, exile, and art, all marked by formal control and linguistic wit. The chess and puzzle sections mirror the poems’ meticulousness and love of structural play, creating a blend of aesthetic elegance and intellectual challenge, delivered with a quietly ironic, highly observant tone.
- Published
- 1969
- Nationality
- American
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- Unknown
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- Original Language
- English
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