References in media

=== Books ===
==== The Bookshop (1978) by Penelope Fitzgerald ====
In the novel, the heroine decides to open a bookstore in a sleepy town where most aren't interested in literature. She inflicts scandal on the town by stocking copies of Lolita.'The Bookshop' review: Not a lot happens, but it's not for people seeking obvious themes - The Washington Post
==== Welcome to the N.H.K. (2002) by Tatsuhiko Takimoto ====
The story of this Japanese novel revolves around 22-year-old hikikomori Tatsuhiro Satō. Chapter 5 is titled "A Humbert Humbert for the Twenty-First Century" wherein the protagonist becomes obsessed with online ch*ld pornography.Light Novel | Welcome to the NHK Wiki | Fandom
==== Reading Lolita in Tehran (2003) by Azar Nafisi ====
The memoir follows Nafisi as she lives under the Islamic Republic of Iran as a teacher. The book is divided into four sections, the first of which being "Lolita" (the others, "Gatsby", "James", and "Austen"). "Lolita" follows Nafisi as she resigns from The Universe of Allameh Tabatabei and begins teaching a private literature class. There, she discusses Lolita among other books, oppression, and jailers with her students.Reading Lolita in Tehran - Wikipedia
==== My Dark Vanessa (2020) by Kate Elizabeth Russell ====
The novel follows the protagonist, Vanessa, both during (early 2000s) and in the years after (2017) a traumatic sexual relationship with her teacher. Vanessa was 15 years old at the beginning of the affair, while her teacher was 42. Lolita is mentioned several times throughout the novel after Vanessa is gifted a copy of the novel by her teacher.MY DARK VANESSA — kate elizabeth russellMy Dark Vanessa by Kate Elizabeth Russell review – a powerful, shocking debut | Fiction | The Guardian
==== Being Lolita (2020) by Alisson Wood ====
The memoir describes an abusive, sexual relationship that Wood, now in her 30s, had with her middle-aged teacher when she was 17. Throughout the story, she draws parallels between her life and Dolores's, as it becomes clear that her abuser is using Lolita as the foundation of their relationship. She also analyzes Lolita and its lasting impact on both herself and society, and describes how she utilizes in coping today.Being Lolita (macmillan.com) 
=== Film and TV ===
==== "The Missing Page", an episode of British sitcom Hancock's Half Hour (1960) ====
The series' main character, Tony Hancock, has read every book in the library except Lolita, which is always checked out. The book is finally returned and chaos ensues in the library.Tony Hancock and The Missing Page | The Venetian Vase
==== Irma La Douce (1963) ====
The main character of the film, Irma (Shirley MacLaine), has a middle-aged coworker named Lolita (Hope Holiday), who wears heart-shaped sunglasses.Nothing But The Night!: IRMA LA DOUCE (1963)
==== Manhattan (1979) ====
The movie follows a twice-divorced 42-year-old man (Woody Allen) who dates a 17-year-old girl (Mariel Hemingway). When another character, Mary (Diane Keaton), discovers the relationship, she says: "Somewhere Nabokov is smiling."Lolita: From Transgressive Lit to Pop Iconography ‹ Literary Hub (lithub.com) Just three years before the film's release, Allen, then 41, had an affair with a 16-year-old girl and seemingly used the relationship as inspiration.Woody Allen's real life Manhattan Lolita: Secret affair with schoolgirl | Daily Mail Online
Note: Allen has also been accused of molesting his daughter with Mia Farrow when she was a child.An Open Letter From Dylan Farrow - The New York Times (nytimes.com)Mia's Story | vanityfair.com (archive.org) 
==== Beautiful Girls (1996) ====
In the film, the main character Willie (Timothy Hutton) compares himself to Humbert Humbert. Later, Paul (Michael Rapaport) greets Marty (Natalie Portman) as "the neighborhood Lolita".'Beautiful Girls' at 25: Recent Natalie Portman comments shine light on film's sexualization of underage 'Lolita' character (yahoo.com)
==== American Beauty (1999) ====
There have been many parallels drawn between American Beauty and Lolita, especially in its scenes involving sports.TRANS Nr. 16: Tracy Wendt Lemaster (W. Birmingham, USA): The Nymphet as Consequence in Vladimir Nabokov’s Lolita and Sam Mendes’s American Beauty (inst.at) The main character, a middle-aged man (Kevin Spacey) who falls for his teenage daughter's best friend, is named "Lester Burnham", an anagram of "Humbert Learns". His name likely refers to his difference from Lolita's Humbert, in that he ends his infatuation with the girl before having sex with her, while Humbert pursues Dolores sexually.The Modernization of a Postmodern Humbert: Lolita and American Beauty – Part 1 (wordpress.com)
==== Broken Flowers (2005) ====
In the film, Bill Murray's character comes across a highly sexualized young girl (Alexis Dziena) called "Lolita."Broken Flowers #2 Movie CLIP - Lolita (2005) HD - YouTube
==== Pretty Little Liars (2012-2014) ====
In the series, Alison DiLaurentis (Sasha Pieterse) adopts the name "Vivian Darkbloom," originally found in Lolita as the name of a character and an anagram for "Vladimir Nabokov," for her alter ego.Her cousin and adoptive sister, Charlotte, later adopts the name as well. 
=== Music ===
==== "Don't Stand So Close to Me" by The Police (1980) ====
In the final verse of the song, which tells the story of a relationship between a schoolgirl and her teacher, is a reference to the novel: "It's no use, he sees her / he starts to shake and cough / just like the old man in / that book by Nabokov."The Police – Don't Stand So Close to Me Lyrics | Genius Lyrics
==== "One of the Boys" by Katy Perry (2008) ====
"One of the Boys" is the major-label debut album of Katy Perry. In its title track, she sings that she "studied Lolita religiously" as a young girl in order to attract boys.Katy Perry – One of the Boys Lyrics | Genius Lyrics Perry was also seemingly inspired by the 1962 film adaptation for its cover.Interview: Katy Perry – Singer, Songwriter and Producer - Clayton Perry's Interview Exclusives (archive.org)Katy Perry: Not Just One of the Boys - New interview (archive.org)
File:One of the boys.jpeg.jpg|One of the Boys by Katy Perry
File:Lolita 1962 yard.webp|From the 1962 adaptation of Lolita
==== Lana Del Rey ====
===== Other songs inspired by Lolita =====
*"Moi... Lolita" by AlizéeReleased when Alizée was 15 years old.
*"Lolita" by Belinda Peregrín
*"Lolita" by Leah Labelle
*"Lolita" by The Veronicas
*"Lolita" by Throw Me The Statue
*"Lolita" by Miniature Tigers
*"Lolita" by Sky Ferreira
*"Lolita" by Elefant
*"Lolita" by Stereophonics
*"Lolita" by Celine Dion
*"Gothic Lolita" by Emilie Autumn
*"Heart-Shaped Glasses" by Marilyn MansonReferring to the 1962 film poster.
=== Podcast ===
The Lolita Podcast is a podcast by Jamie Loftus, in which she unpacks her complicated feelings about the novel as well as examines its lasting cultural impact.
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