Vladimir Nabokov

NABOKV-L post 0007798, Thu, 24 Apr 2003 16:42:49 -0700

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Fw: Fw: Fw: Miguel de Cervantes, William Shakespeare,
and Vladimir Nabokov ...:World Book & Copyright Day
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From: "Robert Rabiee" <costanza2000@yahoo.com>
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> Didn't it have something to do with Cervantes's
> treatment of Quixote, how he invited the audience to
> laugh at him, see him as a fool? I remember that
> vaguely from "Strong Opinions." I also remember "Pnin"
> being his response to Quixote -- the professor of
> woeful countenance winning the day, getting the last
> laugh on both the audience and his detractors.
>
> I do wonder, though, if VN ever spoke specifically
> about Part II of "Don Quixote." Anyone know?
>
> Best wishes,
>
> RYR