Many think Pale Fire Vladimir Nabokov's greatest novel. At its heart beats the 999-line poem, "Pale Fire," penned by the distinguished American poet John Shade. This first-ever facsimile edition of the poem shows it to be not just a fictional device but a masterpiece of American poetry, albeit by an invented persona -- "the greatest of invented poets," according to Nabokov's own accurate evaluation. This attractive box contains two booklets, the poem "Pale Fire" in a handsome pocket edition and the book of essays by renowned Nabokov authority Brian Boyd and poet R.S. Gwynn, as well as facsimiles of the index cards that John Shade (like his maker, Nabokov) used for composing his poem, printed exactly as Vladimir Nabokov described them. Artist Jean Holabird, who conceived the project, illustrates key details of the poem's pattern and pathos. 40 Pages in Book 1 "Pale Fire," 48 Pages in Book 2 "Pale Fire" Reflections, 80 Index Cards 2 Paperback Books in a deluxe box
Brian Boyd Libros
Brian Boyd es un erudito distinguido en la vida y obra de Vladimir Nabokov y en la intersección de la literatura y la evolución. Sus obras fundamentales, que profundizan en los períodos ruso y estadounidense de Nabokov, han obtenido un reconocimiento significativo y traducciones. La investigación de Boyd explora cómo los procesos evolutivos y cognitivos dan forma a la narrativa y a la imaginación humana, ofreciendo una profunda visión de la mecánica de la narración. Este enfoque convierte su crítica literaria en una lectura fascinante para aquellos interesados en las conexiones más profundas entre la ciencia y el arte.
Vladimir Nabokov
- 783 páginas
- 28 horas de lectura
Chronicles the novelist's years in America, where he struggled to support his family until he published "Lolita"--the work that allowed him to enjoy traveling and teaching in the United States
Offers a comprehensive account of the evolutionary origins of art and storytelling. This title explains why we tell stories, how our minds are shaped to understand them, and what difference an evolutionary understanding of human nature makes to stories we love.