About the book
Strong Opinions offers Nabokov's trenchant, witty, and always engaging views on everything from the Russian Revolution to the correct pronunciation of Lolita. • \"First published in 1973, this collection of interviews and essays offers an intriguing insight into one of the most brilliant authors of the 20th century.\" - The Guardian
Nabokov ranges over his life, art, education, politics, literature, movies, among other subjects. Keen to dismiss those who fail to understand his work and happy to butcher those sacred cows of the literary canon he dislikes, Nabokov is much too entertaining to be infuriating, and these interviews, letters and articles are as engaging, challenging and caustic as anything he ever wrote.
Editions of Strong Opinions
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780679726098
- EBook
- ISBN 9780307788078
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Strong Opinions offers Nabokov's trenchant, witty, and always engaging views on everything from the Russian Revolution to the correct pronunciation of Lolita. • \"First published in 1973, this collection of interviews and essays offers an intriguing insight into one of the most brilliant authors of the 20th century.\" - The Guardian
Nabokov ranges over his life, art, education, politics, literature, movies, among other subjects. Keen to dismiss those who fail to understand his work and happy to butcher those sacred cows of the literary canon he dislikes, Nabokov is much too entertaining to be infuriating, and these interviews, letters and articles are as engaging, challenging and caustic as anything he ever wrote.
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Strong Opinions offers Nabokov's trenchant, witty, and always engaging views on everything from the Russian Revolution to the correct pronunciation of Lolita. • \"First published in 1973, this collection of interviews and essays offers an intriguing insight into one of the most brilliant authors of the 20th century.\" - The Guardian
Nabokov ranges over his life, art, education, politics, literature, movies, among other subjects. Keen to dismiss those who fail to understand his work and happy to butcher those sacred cows of the literary canon he dislikes, Nabokov is much too entertaining to be infuriating, and these interviews, letters and articles are as engaging, challenging and caustic as anything he ever wrote.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Strong Opinions?
Biography, Literature and Literary studies > Biography and non-fiction prose > Essays
Where can I read a sample of Strong Opinions?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780679726098
Is Strong Opinions part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series Vintage International
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Strong Opinions?
Vladimir Nabokov
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Strong Opinions is available as paperback(ISBN 9780679726098) and ebook(ISBN 9780307788078)
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