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Episode 65: Boris Dralyuk on Nabokov’s Pnin

Sacred and Profane Love

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Exploring the Impact and Themes of Nabokov's 'Pnin'

The chapter discusses the speaker's personal connection to Nabokov's 'Pnin' when they first encountered it at 18, delving into Nabokov's language skills and personal history. It explores the novel's themes of art, immigration, goodness, and the struggles of characters, focusing on the character Pnin's unexpected display of bravery and independence.

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