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For students of writing, literature enthusiasts, and scholars seeking a masterclass in close reading, serves as an invaluable aesthetic compass. Delivered during the 1940s and 1950s at Wellesley College and Cornell University, these lectures capture the brilliant, idiosyncratic, and uncompromising mind of one of the 20th century’s greatest prose stylists.
Reading Like an Artist: A Deep Dive into Vladimir Nabokov’s Lectures on Literature
When Vladimir Nabokov arrived as an émigré in the United States in 1940, he left behind a successful career as a Russian novelist under the pseudonym Sirin. To support his family, he stepped into the American academic arena, teaching at Wellesley College and Cornell University. Lectures On Literature Nabokov - sciphilconf.berkeley.edu
This comprehensive exploration reviews the origins, critical themes, and structural insights of Nabokov’s academic work. It highlights why finding and studying this foundational material remains a priority for lovers of high literature. 1. Context and Background