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At the utterance of "Speak, memory," Vladimir Nabokov found himself inundated with a cascade of captivating reminiscences. These vivid recollections painted a portrait of his idyllic youth and adolescence in pre-Revolutionary Russia, set against the backdrop of grand St Petersburg estates and the surrounding countryside.
With the precision of a master detective, Nabokov unravels the tapestry of his past, examining each thread with meticulous care. He brings to life his affluent, forward-thinking father, his exquisite mother, and a colourful cast of relatives and family associates. Like clues scattered across the pages of a gripping mystery, themes of young love, lepidopterology, and private tutelage intertwine to form a narrative that is both autobiography and artistic masterpiece.
In this literary investigation of self, Nabokov proves that memory itself can be the most compelling of storytellers, weaving together the disparate elements of a life lived in extraordinary times. 'Speak, Memory: An Autobiography Revisited' is not merely a recounting of events, but a brilliant exploration of the very nature of remembrance.
Book ISBN: | 9780141183220 |
Book Author: | Vladimir Nabokov |
Book Format: | Paperback / softback |
Book Imprint: | Penguin Classics |
Book Publisher: | Penguin Books Ltd |
Book Dimensions: | 196 x 128 x 21 cm |
Book Publication Date: | 2000-10-26 |
Book Pagination: | 288 pages |
Book Weight: | 216g |
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Our tagline is ‘Long Live the Hedgerows’ and our symbol a hibernating dormouse. If you want to support an independent with a unique character and which will share stories with you for years to come, then choose Sherlock & Pages. The world needs bookshops with soul, for they are ‘citadels of light.’
Sherlock & Pages is a little bookshop with a big heart. We are based in Frome, Somerset, England and curate lists of books in the areas we are passionate about – landscape, nature, history, and heritage. In short, the conservation of all we’ve inherited and all we are responsible to pass on. We aim to inspire and be inspired, to form a literary culture of care and passion about this precious planet we call home.
This is a shop where you might find something you haven’t seen before, and we like to think we’ve got something for everyone. We choose each of our books with care and for a reason. This is because our physical store is small but beautifully formed, holding only around 1200 titles at any one time. We try and recreate the feel of the shop wherever we are online, to reflect our niche categories and personality.
We have an active social media presence and aim to share our story with all our friends. The long-term goal is to build a hub for the books and writers we believe in. Who knows where our adventure will lead but by supporting Sherlock & Pages you’re helping us to add a further layer of magic to our little corner of the world. If you haven’t visited our physical store, one day you might just make a literary pilgrimage down to Somerset.
Our tagline is ‘Long Live the Hedgerows’ and our symbol a hibernating dormouse. If you want to support an independent with a unique character and which will share stories with you for years to come, then choose Sherlock & Pages. The world needs bookshops with soul, for they are ‘citadels of light.’