Vladimir Nabokov (1899-1977) was one of the most imaginative and accomplished writers of the century. Born in Russia, he lived in the United States and Europe, studying butterflies and other fleeting, vivid facts of life.

April 5, 1964

Nabokov Reads at
The 92nd Street Y
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Introduction by Susan Sontag

6 min.

"The Ballad of Longwood Glen"

6 min.

From "Pale Fire", The Novel

20 min.

From "Pale Fire", The Poem

13 min.

"A Lecture on Russian Poetry"

11 min.

A Poem from "Lolita"