References: Nabokov, V. (1980). Lectures on Literature. New York: Harcourt Brace.
As he notes in his lecture on "The Art of Reading," "The reader, in the course of his perusal, is in a sense, I think, re-creating the text." (Nabokov, 1980, p. 4). This process of re-creation requires an active, engaged reader, one who is willing to participate in the literary experience. vladimir nabokov lectures on literature pdf
Imagination was a vital component of Nabokov's approach to literature. He believed that readers should use their imagination to inhabit the world of the text, to enter into the minds of characters, and to envision the scenarios described by the author. In his lecture on "The Imagination," Nabokov writes, "Imagination is the real McCoy, the genuine article." (Nabokov, 1980, p. 23). References: Nabokov, V
Throughout "Lectures on Literature," Nabokov devotes individual lectures to specific works, including James Joyce's "Ulysses," Gustave Flaubert's "Madame Bovary," and Charles Dickens's "Great Expectations." In each of these lectures, Nabokov provides a detailed analysis of the text, highlighting its unique features, and offering insights into the author's craft. New York: Harcourt Brace
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