Nabokov, Vladimir
Invitation to a Beheading (Penguin Modern Classics)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780141185606
- author:
- Nabokov, Vladimir
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Penguin Classics
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2001
- Pages:
- 192
- Dimensions:
- 12.9 x 1.1 x 19.8 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Classic fiction
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Written in just two brief weeks, Invitation to a Beheading is a work of surprising intensity and magical realism. Set in a fantastical prison world, the story follows Cincinnatus as he spends his final days in uncertainty.
Nabokov's novel has been described as a unique and challenging read, one that may appeal to readers looking for something different from more traditional fiction. While some may find it difficult to get into, others will appreciate its innovative style and thought-provoking themes.
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