Nabokov

Famous quotes containing the word nabokov:

“The locomotive, working rapidly with its elbows, hurried through a pine forest, then—with relief—among fields.”
—Vladimir Nabokov (1899–1977)

“I would like to spare the time and effort of hack reviewers—and, generally, persons who move their lips when reading.”
—Vladimir Nabokov (1899–1977)

“The train was now going fast. Franz suddenly clutched his side, transfixed by the thought that he had lost his wallet which contained so much.”
—Vladimir Nabokov (1899–1977)