Vladimir Nabokov

NABOKV-L post 0004735, Thu, 3 Feb 2000 09:40:54 -0800

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From: Immortality <abyss@pavlodar.kz>
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Is there any subtle difference in meaning in the words: nabokovian and
nabokophile. Both sound positive anyway.
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EDITOR's COMMENT. Without checking the dictionary, my snap reaction is
that "Nabokovian" is someone who is "professionally" involved, i.e.,
research, writing about, active in an organization such as the
International V. N. Society or other such body. "Nabokophile" is someone
who reads and rereads the works. A serious long-term interest.
These of course, refer to the noun usages. As an adjective
"nabokovian" just means "X's work is thought to resemble that of Nabokov's
in some way." It is often used very loosely to hype new books.