Vladimir Nabokov
22 April 1899 – 2 July 1977
Vladimir Nabokov was a Russian-American novelist, poet, and lepidopterist widely regarded as one of the greatest prose stylists of the 20th century. Writing in both Russian and English, he is best known for the controversial novel 'Lolita' and for works such as 'Pale Fire' and his memoir 'Speak, Memory'.
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Life events
Born into a wealthy and aristocratic Russian family.
Source: en.wikipedia.orgThe Nabokov family emigrated following the Bolshevik Revolution, eventually settling in Western Europe.
Source: en.wikipedia.orgHe studied zoology and then Slavic and Romance languages at the University of Cambridge.
Source: en.wikipedia.orgHe married Véra, who became his lifelong partner, editor, and collaborator.
Source: en.wikipedia.orgHe and his family fled advancing Nazi forces in Europe and settled in America.
Source: en.wikipedia.orgHe held a professorship teaching Russian and European literature.
Source: en.wikipedia.orgThe novel, first published in Paris, brought him fame, controversy, and financial independence.
Source: en.wikipedia.orgHe moved into the Montreux Palace Hotel, where he lived for the rest of his life.
Source: en.wikipedia.orgThis experimental novel structured as a poem with commentary was widely acclaimed.
Source: en.wikipedia.orgHe died of bronchial congestion at age 78.
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