Vladimir Nabokov

NABOKV-L post 0000924, Thu, 25 Jan 1996 16:32:30 -0800

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Re: VN's worst novel? (fwd)
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From: ANTHONY BIGLER <abigler@haywire.csuhayward.edu>


> From: Joe Williams <jwilliams@mail.mcp.com>
>
> I would nominate the book called "Lolita." Someone should point out to
> this Mr. Nabokov that in most of America it is illegal to have sexual
> relations with someone under the age of 18. Even if you are from
> Europe someplace.
>
> Joseph Williams
>

Mr. Nabokov is no longer with us, Mr. Williams. How does this
illegal factor prompt you to nominate Lolita as his weakest book? Please
elucidate for I would love to learn.

Anthony Bigler
abigler@haywire.csuhayward.edu

P.S. I doubt (m)any will second you nomination....