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Stacy Schiff and Anna Fields - Vera (Mrs. Vladimir Nabokov): A Biography Books

Stacy Schiff and Anna Fields - Vera (Mrs. Vladimir Nabokov): A Biography

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This story of the remarkably long and happy marriage of Vladimir and Vira Nabokov emphasizes Vira's extraordinary devotion, which manifested itself in ways that were pivotal to Nabokov's work as both a writer and a teacher. The book brings both Nabokovs to life, and provides fascinating revelations about Vladimir's adulteries, Vira's influence on LOLITA, and--most remarkably--her unwavering contentment with her role in his life as chauffeur, teaching assistant, secretary, muse, and steadfast defender.

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This story of the remarkably long and happy marriage of Vladimir and Vira Nabokov emphasizes Vira's extraordinary devotion, which manifested itself in ways that were pivotal to Nabokov's work as both a writer and a teacher. The book brings both Nabokovs to life, and provides fascinating revelations about Vladimir's adulteries, Vira's influence on LOLITA, and--most remarkably--her unwavering contentment with her role in his life as chauffeur, teaching assistant, secretary, muse, and steadfast defender.
 

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14 out of 14 people found this review helpful.
Pros: An excellent, Pullitzer-prize winning book
Cons: Rather long
The Bottom Line: An excellent book that is well written, fascinating, and wonderfully interesting book about the wife of one of the most famous authors of our time.
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Review: Vera (Mrs. Vladimir Nabokov) by Stacy Schiff is a one of the best books that I have ever read. It was written in 1999 and received a Pullitzer prize and, as far as I can tell, this books deserves it.

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