Alisa Sniderman: It would be interesting to hear about other ways of looking at Nabokov’s use of history in his works. I am grateful for Pitzer’s addition to the collective knowledge of Nabokov and hope that her book is an occasion not only for positive or negative book reviews but also for stimulating exchanges and conversations between scholars and lovers of Nabokov. I don’t think such conversations need be thought as “threats to approaches.” Respectful disagreements can be very productive.
 
Jansy Mello: You clarified your perspective related to a "theatrical imagination" and the insertion of comments about A.Pitzer's biography and VN's early play "The Tragedy of Mr. Morn" in your essay about theater and history. Your final paragraph makes an important point, mainly because it's been addressed to the Nabokov Forum (sometimes this dimension of the VN-L is forgotten).  Nabokov's writings are open to various interpretations and to controversial views. He deserves a space free from "threats to approaches" because, as I see it, his intention is to ellicit different readings from different readers and not to play hide-and-seek with a specific and universal truth. His style invites a personal participation and allows for personal development through dialogue. Thanks for your posting to Matt Roth and List. . 
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