Pale Fire
by Vladimir NabokovAbout This Book
Pale Fire by Vladimir Nabokov is a landmark work of literary fiction, first published in 1962. A 999-line poem by the fictional American poet John Shade is accompanied by an increasingly deranged commentary by the poet's neighbour, an exiled academic named Kinbote. Nabokov's formal masterpiece is simultaneously a brilliant poem, a comic novel, and a meditation on the relationship between creation and criticism. Themes of metafiction, poetry, obsession run through the work. The book has received recognition from TIME 100 Best Novels 1962.
Book Details
📖 Literary Fiction
Character-driven fiction that prioritises style, theme, and psychological depth.
Explore all Literary Fiction books →🇷🇺 Russia
This book is part of Russia's rich literary tradition.
Explore books from Russia →Editorial Assessment
Awards & Recognition
Vladimir Nabokov is a celebrated author from Russia known for influential works of literary fiction.
