Nabokov, Vladimir
King, Queen, Knave (Penguin Modern Classics)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780141185774
- author:
- Nabokov, Vladimir
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Penguin Classics
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2001
- Pages:
- 288
- Dimensions:
- 12.95 x 1.78 x 19.81 centimetres
- Genre:
- General & Literary Fiction
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
King, Queen, Knave by Vladimir Nabokov is a complex and sensual novel that explores the intricate relationships between its three main characters. At its core is an Oedipal love triangle, as Dreyer, his wife Martha, and their nephew Franz become embroiled in a tragic and comedic dance of desire. Through Nabokov's masterful prose, the boundaries between reality and fantasy blur, leading to a rich and cerebral exploration of human nature. With its unique blend of humor, sensuality, and psychological insight, this novel is sure to appeal to readers who appreciate complex and thought-provoking fiction. Published in 2001, King, Queen, Knave is a work of literary genius that continues to appeal to readers with its darkly comedic and deeply human portrayal of love, desire, and the complexities of the human psyche.
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