the defense
Book • 1964
Vladimir Nabokov's 'The Defense' tells the story of Alexander Luzhin, a chess grandmaster whose life is consumed by the game.
From a young age, Luzhin struggles with social interactions and finds solace and identity in the intricate world of chess.
As he rises to fame, his mental stability deteriorates, blurring the line between his chess strategies and reality.
A critical match becomes a battle for his sanity, and Luzhin's obsession with chess leads to a psychological breakdown.
The novel explores themes of genius, madness, and the destructive power of obsession.
From a young age, Luzhin struggles with social interactions and finds solace and identity in the intricate world of chess.
As he rises to fame, his mental stability deteriorates, blurring the line between his chess strategies and reality.
A critical match becomes a battle for his sanity, and Luzhin's obsession with chess leads to a psychological breakdown.
The novel explores themes of genius, madness, and the destructive power of obsession.
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Genoemd door Peter Buwalda als een boek dat hij iemand in Praag zag lezen, wat leidde tot een gesprek.
Waarom is performative reading zo irritant?
