Nabokov, History and the Texture of Time

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The book examines Vladimir Nabokov's complex relationship with history, arguing that his apparent detachment conceals a deep engagement with social and political contexts. By analyzing his American works in light of 20th-century ideological conflicts, it reveals how Nabokov's manipulation of time serves as a defense against historical realities. The study contextualizes his major writings, addressing the ethical and aesthetic implications of his responses to totalitarianism, the Holocaust, and the Cold War, ultimately rethinking his place in literary history and modernism.