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Vladimir Nabokov
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Binding
Hardback
Number of Pages
176
Age Group
All
Language
English
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Book Summary
This is a work of fiction—a literary drama set in a realm newly tempered by order after a violent upheaval. Its central force is a masked king who has steadied a fragile world, and a profound, dangerous longing that tests the price of peace. The intended reader is adults and anyone who loves thoughtful, provocative storytelling with political and psychological depth. The emotional tone is somber, lyrical, and intellectually engaging.
The narrative unfolds with a story-led, tightly controlled approach, pairing political tension with intimate emotional stakes. The reading experience is defined by refined prose, quiet intensity, and a mood that invites reflection as power, desire, and perception collide. As the return of a banished rival upends the uneasy calm, the story moves with measured pace, exploring how imagination can both sustain and destabilize truth.
Translated into English with faithful nuance, the work preserves its original cadence and moral nuance, offering a reading experience that feels both accessible and richly layered. Readers move through a journey that balances external upheaval with inner contemplation, prompting questions about happiness, the nature of reality, and the enduring pull of fantasy.
After finishing, readers gain a nuanced understanding of how power and desire shape perception, and of how imagination can illuminate or distort reality. The work invites contemplation on what happiness means when reality and fantasy blur, leaving a lasting impression of resilience, fragility, and the enduring human need to dream.
Product Details
Author
Vladimir Nabokov
Publisher
Penguin Random House
Number of Pages
176
Language
English
SKU
9780141196329
ISBN
9780141196329
Reading Age
All
Dimensions
13x1.5x19.8cm
Binding
Hardback
MRP: ₹ 499
₹ 425
₹ 74 Off