Vladimir Nabokov
Vladimir Vladimirovich Nabokov was a Russian-American novelist renowned for his mastery of both Russian and English prose.
Born in Russia, he wrote his first nine novels in Russian before gaining international acclaim for his English works.
Nabokov's most famous novel, Lolita, exemplifies his love for intricate wordplay and descriptive detail.
Beyond literature, he made significant contributions to lepidoptery and had a keen interest in chess problems.
Nabokov's works, including Pale Fire and Speak, Memory, have been highly acclaimed and ranked among the best of the 20th century.
He was a seven-time finalist for the National Book Award for Fiction.
