Ada or Ardour - Vladimir Nabokov Reviews
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Newest Review: ... The family of the chronicle are the Veens; Ada and Van are cousins, offspring of a rich and aristocratic family. Their ... more
... romance begins during a glorious summer spend at Ardis hall, an episode on which they reflect as it continues through their long lives. But, as Nabokov's family history suggests, and they come to realise, their relationship is even closer, resulting in condemnation that forces the couple apart. The setting of the novel is set as a parallel world, 'Demonia' that is a strange blend of our own, and utter fantasy. It is divided between Nabokov's three languages - English, French and Russian - and those th...more
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by - written on 21/07/01, updated on 21/07/01
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This is a love-story, a family chronicle, and a feast of language. Vladimir Nabokov, fluent in Russian, French and English, plays with language and ideas just as the young lovers Ada (pronounced Aada) and Van (Ivan) enjoy the idyllic surroundings of a country mansion. History, society and the whole world are seen in a familiar yet altered reflection, a fantastical world home to their extraordinary story. The book has a lot in common with Lolita: a forbidden love affair, and a wealth of puns, allusions and lively prose. The family of the chronicle are the Veens; Ada and Van are cousins, offspring of a rich and aristocratic family. Their romance begins during a ... Read the complete review
by - written on 01/11/00, updated on 01/11/00 (Very useful, 720 readings)
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This is a love-story, a family chronicle, and a feast of language. Vladimir Nabokov, fluent in Russian, French and English, plays with language and ideas just as the young lovers Ada (pronounced Aada) and Van (Ivan) enjoy the idyllic surroundings of a country mansion. History, society and the whole world are seen in a familiar yet altered reflection, a fantastical world home to their extraordinary story. The book has a lot in common with Lolita: a forbidden love affair, and a wealth of puns, allusions and lively prose. The family of the chronicle are the Veens; Ada and Van are cousins, offspring of a rich and aristocratic family. Their romance begins during a ... Read the complete review
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