Nabokov, Satire, and Cultural Controversies

This chapter examines the fine line between parody and satire, spotlighting Nabokov's critique of Freud and the moral outrage surrounding his novel 'Lolita'. It discusses Nabokov's complex relationship with American culture post-World War II, while also addressing the troubling themes of sexualization and hypocrisy in literature and film. The chapter concludes with reflections on age disparities in relationships within classic texts and the evolving interpretations of 'Lolita' among contemporary readers.