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Adnan_le_Terrible
* Dog in the Sand *
France
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 Posted - 01/09/2004 : 09:40:29
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I just finished reading "Lolita" in English (I read it in French long ago, as well as lots of other books written by Nabokov).
The original version is 100 times superior, because I was finally aware of all the subtle language craftsmanship used by Nabokov.
I really consider it as one of the best novels in the modern litterature. And I refuse to see it as a diary of a paedophile. It is a genuine story of impossible love, like Romeo and Juliette.
I know many of you only know it because of the movie (which I did not see), but if you read Nabokov, please tell me what you think about it.
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STITCHES
= Cult of Ray =
USA
915 Posts |
Posted - 01/09/2004 : 09:41:50
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ehhh...he's no Seuss
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Adnan_le_Terrible
* Dog in the Sand *
France
1973 Posts |
Posted - 01/09/2004 : 09:47:08
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Originally posted by STITCHES
ehhh...he's no Seuss
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Once again, I am really sorry, I am French, so you have to speak really slowly if you want me to understand...
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Owen
- FB Fan -
USA
165 Posts |
Posted - 01/09/2004 : 09:50:52
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| Dr. Seuss is like Jerry Lewis for 5-year-olds. [winky] |
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Adnan_le_Terrible
* Dog in the Sand *
France
1973 Posts |
Posted - 01/09/2004 : 09:54:41
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Did you know Jerry Lewis had been given the French "legion d'honneur" (highest distinction), for his contribution to culture all around the world.
Sometimes, I understand people who invented the "freedom fries".
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STITCHES
= Cult of Ray =
USA
915 Posts |
Posted - 01/09/2004 : 09:55:18
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Dr. Seuss is a children's book genius---How teh Grinch Stole Christmas, and The Cat in the Hat (to name the two you're most likely to recognize due to recent films) are some of his works
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Owen
- FB Fan -
USA
165 Posts |
Posted - 01/09/2004 : 09:59:08
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| I knew this chick in grad school that always carried around a copy of that book. She was probably 22ish but looked more like 17 or so. Anyway, now that I think about, she had a lot of the older students. You know -- those creepy, older guys that just never, ever leave school. I guess maybe that was their reason for staying. That and doing lines of chalk dust. Whatever keeps you off the streets or your mom's couch, guys. |
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Adnan_le_Terrible
* Dog in the Sand *
France
1973 Posts |
Posted - 01/09/2004 : 10:06:25
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Was she cute ?
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Crispy Water
= Cult of Ray =
Canada
819 Posts |
Posted - 01/09/2004 : 10:13:39
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Nabokov is my favourite author in the world. Though I haven't read "Lolita," I did read "The Enchanter," which was basically an earlier attempt at the story. The ones I like best so far are "Despair" and "Bend Sinister." Just three days ago I also came across my copy of "Invitation to a Beheading," which it doesn't look like I finished. It was propped between the wall and the back of my bookshelf with an old bus pass as a bookmark. I was very excited to find that, because I thought I had just lost it or lent it to someone and forgotten about it.
Nothing is ever something. |
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Carolynanna
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
Canada
6556 Posts |
Posted - 01/09/2004 : 10:14:50
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My fave is One Fish Two Fish Red Fish Blue Fish.
My hat is old,
My teeth are gold,
I have a bird I like to hold,
My shoe is off,
my foot is cold...
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That cloud, it looks like an island. C'mon blow it a kiss now. |
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STITCHES
= Cult of Ray =
USA
915 Posts |
Posted - 01/09/2004 : 10:18:42
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for a 9th grade poetry project, we had to recite a famous poem in front of the class. I chose Fox in Socks. For that, I got a 0%
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apl4eris
~ Abstract Brain ~
USA
4800 Posts |
Posted - 01/09/2004 : 10:24:07
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Nice sig, Carolyn - I think I'll listen to it now :)
I liked "Lolita", quite a bit, Adnan. I have not read it in the French, so I can't speak to the original vs. translations point. There is much that I am sure I missed in the many literary references. Someday I'll read it again - I have an annotated version now. So many books, so little time.
Did you know that Nabokov was also an expert lepidopterist? Intriguing person.
 Swedish Chef's "Dumpling of Wisdom": Øder tis moodle in der noggin tu smacken der ouchey und vinger-slingers ur to smacken-backen und fix de morkin, yøobetcha! |
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Owen
- FB Fan -
USA
165 Posts |
Posted - 01/09/2004 : 10:25:27
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She was cute. Not beautiful. Not a hottie. Not even F.I.N.E. fine, but definitely cute in a pubescent sort of way.
Superficially, she looked a lot like the girl in that movie Ghost World -- which, by the way, has a little Lolita action with a creepy guy goin' on, too. |
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Carolynanna
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
Canada
6556 Posts |
Posted - 01/09/2004 : 10:25:30
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I thought you might apl ;)
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floop
= Wannabe Volunteer =
Mexico
15297 Posts |
Posted - 01/09/2004 : 10:31:44
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LOLITA is also a funny book.
that is all. goodbye. |
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Adnan_le_Terrible
* Dog in the Sand *
France
1973 Posts |
Posted - 01/09/2004 : 10:39:46
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There is even a butterfly named after him, "Nabokov's Blue", which he discovered.
"I met a man/ he was a good man" |
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apl4eris
~ Abstract Brain ~
USA
4800 Posts |
Posted - 01/09/2004 : 11:03:18
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Pretty.
Have you read any of his other work, Adnan, and if so, do you have any suggestions?
Swedish Chef's "Dumpling of Wisdom": Øder tis moodle in der noggin tu smacken der ouchey und vinger-slingers ur to smacken-backen und fix de morkin, yøobetcha! |
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Adnan_le_Terrible
* Dog in the Sand *
France
1973 Posts |
Posted - 01/09/2004 : 13:34:05
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Pale Fire
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IceCream
= Quote Accumulator =
USA
1850 Posts |
Posted - 01/09/2004 : 14:18:24
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LOLITA is also a funny book.
I haven't read it, but from what I've heard (and I've heard some good things about it), it's not a comedy.
Wait - were you talking about the Nabokov book? |
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floop
= Wannabe Volunteer =
Mexico
15297 Posts |
Posted - 01/09/2004 : 14:19:46
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| it's not considered a "comedy" at all, no, but there is qutie a bit of dark humor in the book. which rarely gets mentioned.. |
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Crispy Water
= Cult of Ray =
Canada
819 Posts |
Posted - 01/10/2004 : 17:14:11
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People don't think he's a funny writer because he clouds his wit in some very unconventional situations, content that many people can't stand to read. I've actually had someone tell me I must be a pervert because I like Nabokov.
Nothing is ever something. |
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