Pale Fire is Nabokov's best work
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Pale Fire is Nabokov's best work
Pale Fire is Nabokov's best work
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Yes.
Why?
One of the few books that does multiple interpretations right while also rightfully lampooning poetry analysis
an unfinished story about whether or not there is intent behind the world, that is ironically finished by someone trying to digress from it while claiming to explain its intent, proving there is intent behind the world
>while also rightfully lampooning poetry analysis
its not. this is always the weirdest interpretation. what would it even be saying?
It's also my favourite book, yes. If only my FRICKING NEIGHBOUR COULD REMEMBER WHERE SHE PUT THE COPY THAT I LET HER BORROW FIVE YEARS AGO
Which edition was it?
>Pale Fire is Nabokov's best work
Yo, don't get me wrong, "Pale Fire" by Nabokov is cool and all, but have you ever delved into Ezra Pound's stuff? That guy takes the cake for me. His poetry game, especially in those "Cantos," is on a whole other level.
I mean, Pound doesn't just play with words; he straight-up bends them to his will. It's like he's conducting a symphony of language, weaving history, culture, and emotion together. You read his stuff, and you can't help but feel like you're decoding some secret messages the universe is sending your way.
And let's talk about his impact – he wasn't just scribbling poems in a corner. Pound was out there nurturing talents like T.S. Eliot, giving literature a shake-up that still echoes today.
So, while "Pale Fire" is rad, Pound's work is like a mind-bending trip into the rabbit hole of language and thought. It's the kind of stuff that keeps you up at night, pondering the universe, man. No offense to Nabokov, but Pound just cranks the poetic intensity up to eleven.
But the point of pale fire is that poetry is for gays
>le random interspersed French and Latin
No thanks.
>his poetry game is on another level
Lmao
You will never score Poundgay. Modernism was a mistake and fascist schizo ramblings scare the hoes
If you had ever actually read the Canto's you'd know the message is very obvious so much so that the last section is called rockdrill and drives it into your brain. If you're going to pretend to have read a work on IQfy and proclaim it superior to other's I would suggest you at least read a few snippets instead of latching onto the first result you get on Googling "difficult" works. That said I'm also sure this is GPT which is ironic given using such a program is something Pound and Nabokov would agree on as being disgusting.
You forget the Greek and Chinese
I think it is his greatest, his best is e-girlta and my favorite is Ada.
Agreed, though Ada is my favourite.
Agreed. Perfect piece of literature. And the reason I met the current girl im dating.
for some reason i just couldn't into pale fire. i've read a decent amount of nabokov and liked it all to differing degrees and it just left me so cold. the amount of clever games and shit just distanced me so much from it i couldn't feel anything asides from 'oh how droll and clever' in a totally dispassionate way
pnin made me cry
I totally get where you're coming from with your praise for "Pale Fire" as Nabokov's finest work. It's a mind-bending masterpiece that showcases his linguistic acrobatics and narrative brilliance. However, I'm going to throw a curveball here and make a case for "The Luzhin Defense" being the true pinnacle of Nabokov's craft. Hear me out.
For starters, "The Luzhin Defense" delves deep into the psyche of its protagonist, Luzhin. His struggles, social awkwardness, and obsession with chess make him incredibly human and relatable. The character development here is unparalleled, giving us a chance to truly walk in Luzhin's shoes. While "Pale Fire" is a linguistic marvel, the raw emotional connection you form with Luzhin sets "The Luzhin Defense" apart.
Narratively, "The Luzhin Defense" draws you in with its immersive third-person perspective. You're right there with Luzhin as he grapples with his inner demons, experiencing his triumphs and downfalls intimately. In contrast, "Pale Fire's" poetic-commentary structure can sometimes feel like solving a complex puzzle – brilliant, yes, but not as emotionally immediate.
Chess symbolism in "The Luzhin Defense" is nothing short of genius. The games mirror Luzhin's life journey, and this motif adds a layer of depth that resonates long after you've finished the book. While "Pale Fire" undoubtedly has its own intricate symbolism, the chess element in "The Luzhin Defense" serves as a powerful allegory for life itself.
Now, let's talk impact. "Pale Fire" leaves you pondering the nature of reality, art, and delusion, which is an intellectual feast. But "The Luzhin Defense" doesn't just stimulate the mind; it wrenches at your heart. Luzhin's struggles and ultimate fate hit you on a personal level, making it an emotionally charged experience that's hard to forget.
So, while "Pale Fire" showcases Nabokov's linguistic virtuosity and intellectual depth, "The Luzhin Defense" excels in its emotional resonance, character development, and immersive storytelling. Both are gems, no doubt, but if you're seeking a novel that grips you by the heart and takes you on a poignant journey, I'd argue that "The Luzhin Defense" deserves a spot at the top of Nabokov's roster.
Shut the frick up, ChatGPT. (Recommending the Luzhin Defense is a good thing, though. Nabokov’s earlier works, or originally Russian works that he himself translated into English, are underrated compared to his later ones he originally wrote in English after expatriating to America).
I read Sebastian Knight and The (Luzhin) Defense (parentheses because the title is sometimes translated just as The Defense). They are beautiful works and Nabokov’s prolificness is sadly underrated — as you note, the handful of books you brought up seem like mostly what critics and readers focus on. Even an early Nabokov work that may seem “amateur” compared to his later productions, not as complex and tricky, is still a beautiful reading experience and well above the average novel in quality.
has anyone read despair, laughter in the dark, the gift, sebastian knight? basically anything else but pnin, ada, pale fire and e-girlta?
no, but i did read king queen knave, bend sinister, glory and invitation to a beheading asides from all the ones you mentioned
opine...
kqk was cuck kino. very evocative and the end with the paper figures was cool. invitation seemed kind of similar in a way in the way in that it kind of disappeared into this fourth wall shit where everything is puppets upon puppets.i liked the dog faced soldiers. bend sinister had some obnoxious ostentatious shit with the language but was very funny, some good kafkaesque bureaucracy and then it got real fricked at the end and actually made me feel shit and then he 4th walled me again, glory was mid as frick
in general people talk about the most famous ones the most because they are the best and that's why they're the most famous
Even Mary his earliest novel has a lot going for it in spite of how amateur it feels compared to his later works. Even as a young man his ability to speak palpably about nostalgia of ones youth while also understanding that one cannot and should not try to recapture those moments is notable. As a novel Mary holds up well for a short read, but using it as a comparative tool to see his development as a writer against his later works like Speak,Memory and Ada brings a whole new depth to your reading.
As for his other earlier works Invitation to a Beheading is probably the best. It's Kafkaesque, but not being the same flavor of depressive weirdo Kafka himself was gives the story a very different flavor and ending tone when compared closely.
Ada or Ardor is his best and is quite possibly the best romance novel of all time. I think it's underappreciated since a lot of people skip it after reading e-girlta and Lale Fire and just move on to other writers' works instead of spending more time with one author.