I think that the foreword was written in order to let the reader know that Nabokov is not a "dirty old man". In fact, he doesn't agree with his character, Humbert Humbert. Maybe this foreword could have been written as an afterthought upon the completion. Just to let his readers know that this character is not accepted in our civilized society.
As far as the quoted lines we will have to wait and see.
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Thanks for the suggestion Chris, this is just great.
This is a book that deserves a few more readers.
Now, as to when: after "The Things they carried" means January.... it would be a shame to stop the momentum that has been started, even if it's only two people. What about November 1st, to give potential readers the time to buy a copy?
This is a book that deserves a few more readers.
Now, as to when: after "The Things they carried" means January.... it would be a shame to stop the momentum that has been started, even if it's only two people. What about November 1st, to give potential readers the time to buy a copy?
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I concur, well I have the book i just can't get into it right now.
Personally I would like to wait until the next two books are done and then try to get this one made official. That way the most possible people are on page. If it does not make it then I say we start a new thread and continue on without front-page support.
Or you could post thoughts and wait until other people catch up by say the end of this month.
Part of the problem is that I really want to read Orlando now but I haven't even had the chance to start as it is not in my hands yet.
Thoughts?
Personally I would like to wait until the next two books are done and then try to get this one made official. That way the most possible people are on page. If it does not make it then I say we start a new thread and continue on without front-page support.
Or you could post thoughts and wait until other people catch up by say the end of this month.
Part of the problem is that I really want to read Orlando now but I haven't even had the chance to start as it is not in my hands yet.
Thoughts?
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