ENGLISH 168 - How to Scandalize Readers: Vladimir Nabokov's English Novels

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Harvard University

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We will study the depth and breadth of Vladimir Nabokov's English novels. Special attention will be paid to the riddling and the ribald elements in Nabokov's work and the way that they have scandalized readers. Special attention will be given to Nabokov's irreverent and idiosyncratic opinions on the nature of art and the task of the critic.

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4.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.harvard.edu

Phone Number:

(617) 495-1000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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