Nabokov, History and the Texture of Time

Engaging with the complexities of Vladimir Nabokov's fiction, this book challenges the notion of his historical exceptionalism by examining his works in the context of 20th-century ideological upheavals in Europe and the United States. It argues that Nabokov's manipulation of time serves as a defensive mechanism against historical realities, while also addressing the ethical and aesthetic implications of his denial of history. Through detailed readings of his major texts, the study repositions Nabokov within literary history, highlighting the interplay between aesthetics and the socio-political landscape of his time.