Vladimir Nabokov and the poetics of liberalism
By: Dana Dragunoiu
Series: Studies in Russian literature and theory; Studies in Russian literature and theory
Publisher: Northwestern University Press
Published: 2011
Place of publication: Evanston, Ill
Language: eng
Number of pages: 318
ISBN-13: 9780810127685
Subjects: Criticism and interpretation; Politics and literature; Liberalism
Description: Through a close examination of Nabokov's father's political, moral, and aesthetic values and, more generally, Russian liberalism as it existed in the first few decades of the 20th century, the author provides persuasive answers to many long-standing questions in this deeply researched, innovative study.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 283-306) and index.