Vladimir Nabokov

NABOKV-L post 0023107, Tue, 24 Jul 2012 13:18:54 -0700

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On Jul 24, 2012, at 11:14 AM, Jansy wrote: I'm curious about why
Kinbote introduced a Gillette, instead of a Wilkinson blade...


Jansy, This one is easy: because in Russian the safety razor is not a
'Vilkinsonka,' but a Zhiletka, as I wrote!
Carolyn



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