One of the most controversial novels of the twentieth century Vladimir Nabokov's Lolita is a strange troubling love story told by the one of the most unreliable narrators in literature This Penguin Modern Classics edition

Includes:: an afterword by Craig Raine Poet & pervert Humbert Humbert becomes obsessed by twelve-year-old Lolita & seeks to possess her first carnally & then artistically out of love 'to fix once for all the perilous magic of nymphets' Is he in love or insane? A silver-tongued poet or a pervert? A tortured soul or a monster? Or is he all of these? Humbert Humbert's seduction is one of many

Dimensions in Nabokov's dizzying masterpiece which is suffused with a savage humour & rich elaborate verbal textures Filmed by Stanley Kubrick in 1962 starring James Mason & Peter Sellers & again in 1997 by Adrian Lyne starring Jeremy Irons & Melanie Griffith Lolita has lost none of its power to shock & awe' Lolita is comedy subversive yet divine You read Lolita sprawling limply in your chair ravished overcome nodding scandalized assent' Martin Amis Observer



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Vladimir Nabokov's Lolita is one of the best-known novels of the 20th century the controversial story of Humbert Humbert who falls in love with twelve year old Lolita beautifully repackaged as part of the Penguin Essentials range' Lolita light of my life fire of my loins My sin my soul Lo-lee-ta the tip of my tongue taking a trip of three steps down the palate to tap at three on the teeth Lo Lee Ta' Humbert Humbert is a middle-aged frustrated college professor In love with his landlady's twelve-year-old daughter Lolita he'll do anything to possess her Unable & unwilling to stop himself he is prepared to commit any crime to get what he wants Is he in love or insane? A silver-tongued poet or a pervert? A tortured soul or a monster? Or is he all of these? ...

' Lolita light of my life fire of my loins My sin my soul Lo-lee-ta the tip of my tongue taking a trip of three steps down the palate to tap at three on the teeth Lo Lee Ta' Humbert Humbert is a middle-aged frustrated college professor In love with his landlady's twelve-year-old daughter Lolita he'll do anything to possess her Unable & unwilling to stop himself he is prepared to commit any crime to get what he wants Is he in love or insane? A silver-tongued poet or a pervert? A tortured soul or a monster? Or is he all of these? ...

Poet & pervert Humbert Humbert becomes obsessed by twelve-year-old Lolita & seeks to possess her first carnally & then artistically out of love 'to fix once for all the perilous magic of nymphets' Is he in love or insane? A silver-tongued poet or a pervert? A tortured soul or a monster? Or is he all of these? Humbert Humbert's seduction is one of many

Dimensions in Nabokov's dizzying masterpiece which is suffused with a savage humour & rich elaborate verbal textures

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Stunning smoking hot & sassy Yep! You guessed it she&s 60! & this is the perfect birthday gift for the one who celebrates 60th sassy year of her life Designed by the US artist Lolita each glass is hand blown & painted using food grade non-toxic paint to create their stunning designs Each Lolita wine glass comes packaged in a branded gift box with an individual wine cocktail recipe on both the bottom of the glass & box Recommended hand wash only
- not suitable for the dishwasher Please note that unique variations should be expected as the product is hand decorated GLS11-5534N
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Celebrate in style with this super glittery wine glass Whatever the celebratory occasion you'll be reaching for this glass time & time again Hand wash only Securely packaged in a beautiful decorative gift box Blown glass features hand painted design 8-ounce capacity ...

Beautifully decorated with up to 100 gems wedding bells & doves this glass is the perfect gift for the bride & groom on their special day Designed by the us artist Lolita each glass is mouth-blown & h&-painted using food grade non-toxic paint to create their stunning designs Each Lolita wine glass comes packaged in a branded gift box with an individual wine cocktail recipe on both the bottom of the glass & box Recommended hand wash only
- not suitable for the dishwasher Please note that unique variations should be expected as the product is hand decorated Lolita wine glass Unique Recipe on the bottom of the glass Lolita glasses are mouth blown & hand crafted Recommended hand wash only Beautiful branded gift box
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Wearing a black & pink corset fishnet gloves a red & black ruffled skirt thigh-high socks & black boots that almost come up to the knee this fairy looks calmly towards you as she leans on a large patterned skull Her wings are up behind her fading from green to pink while a small black crown with a skull on it sits on top of her head A heart tattoo is clearly visible on her shoulder while behind her a full moon sits in a violet sky shining through a dark enchanted forest The purse obverse has the skull looking directly at you on a red vine-patterned background More detail can be seen
- not just the pink teeth nose highlights roses & ace of spades symbol on the forehead but also the carved flowers & baroque swirls covering it Held firmly closed with a metal clasp this purse is the perfect gift for those who appreciate a little darkness in their lives SPECIFICATIONSCategory Gothic Function Purses Weight 00478 kg Primary Colour Red Secondary Colour violet
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Everyone knows a divaand now you&ve found her the perfect gift One of Lolita&s best-loved designs & no wonder
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The perfect glass for any occasion with its lovely colours it captures that spirit of a Dragonfly Designed by the us artist Lolita each glass is mouth-blown & h&-painted using food grade non-toxic paint to create their stunning designs Each Lolita stemless wine glass comes packaged in a branded gift box Recommended hand wash only
- not suitable for the dishwasher Please note that unique variations should be expected as the product is h&-decorated Lolita wine glass Unique Recipe on the bottom of the glass Lolita glasses are mouth blown & hand crafted Recommended hand wash only Beautiful branded gift box
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