Description: Pale Fire Author: Nabokov, Vladimir Title: Pale Fire Publication: New York: G.P. Putnam's Sons, 1962 Edition: First edition Description: A Fine copy of the book in very Nearly Fine jacket. Red topstain bright and unfaded, book clean and fresh, appearing unread and unused. Jacket showing very minimal age toning to the spine, one small piece of tape at the verso of the spine. A lovely copy of a difficult book to find in collectible condition."On first read, Pale Fire is a book that appears to be a different book entirely. It takes the form of a long biographical poem written by the eminent and recently deceased poet John Shade, followed by several hundred pages of annotations by Shade's friend and fellow professor Charles Kinbote. Very quickly, an astute reader becomes aware of three things: 1) Kinbote is unstable. 2) Kinbote is convinced that Shade's poem 'Pale Fire' is not about Shade at all but about Kinbote's own delusional history as the exiled king of the (possibly fictional) country of Zembla. 3) Kinbote's 'interpretation' of the poem takes over the book and, in effect, becomes the novel. Pale Fire is thus many things: a blistering satire of academia and ivory-tower cluelessness; a breathless tale of escape and adventure over snowy mountain ranges; a mystery novel; a heartbreaking memoir; a closeted lament; a rumination on the afterlife; probably a suicide note; and possibly a ghost story as well" (Burr). A modern classic and an enduring part of Nabokov's legacy. Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. Seller ID: 5601 Subject: Gift Ideas, Literature, Modern Firsts Whitmore Rare Books was founded in 2010 with the aim of drawing together exceptional first editions of important literary works. Over the past several years, the shop has become a world-class destination for both seasoned collectors as well as those people newly discovering the field. WRB maintains a reputation for rigorous research and integrity, for discriminating taste, and for creating a space where collectors can interact with amazing copies of the books they love. Terms All orders ship within three business days. All items are guaranteed to be as described or they may be returned within 14 days of receipt for a full refund.This listing was created by Bibliopolis.
Price: 1500 USD
Location: Pasadena, California
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Author: Nabokov, Vladimir
Publisher: G.P. Putnam's Sons
Year Printed: 1962
Special Attributes: 1st Edition, Dust Jacket
Language: English
Original/Facsimile: Original
