Lolita by Vladimir Nabokov
Lolita is a novel about a middle-aged man's obsession with a 12-year-old girl.
Summary
Lolita is a novel by Vladimir Nabokov, first published in 1955 in Paris and 1958 in New York. It is the story of Humbert Humbert, a middle-aged professor of French literature, who becomes obsessed with a 12-year-old girl, Dolores Haze, whom he nicknames Lolita. Humbert is determined to possess Lolita, and he goes to great lengths to make her his own. The novel is narrated by Humbert, and it is through his eyes that the reader experiences the events of the novel.
Interpretation
Lolita is a novel about the power of obsession and the consequences of unchecked desire. It is a story of a man who is so consumed by his own desires that he is willing to do anything to get what he wants, even if it means destroying the life of an innocent young girl. The novel is a cautionary tale about the dangers of unchecked passion and the power of obsession.
Who is this book for?
Lolita is a novel for adults, as it contains mature themes and language.
Keywords
Obsession, Desire, Consequences, Unchecked, Passion