Lolita by Vladimir Nabokov

or, The Confession of a White Widowed Male

The novel tells the story of Humbert Humbert, a man with a disturbing obsession for young girls, or "nymphets" as he calls them. His obsession leads him to engage in a manipulative and destructive relationship with his 12-year-old stepdaughter, Lolita. The narrative is a controversial exploration of manipulation, obsession, and unreliable narration, as Humbert attempts to justify his actions and feelings throughout the story.

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Published
1955
Nationality
American
Length
Medium
Pages
300-400
Original Language
English
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(4.1)
Alternate Titles
- The Annotated Lolita
- Лолита

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