Lolita
About this book
Lolita is a 1955 novel written by Russian-American novelist Vladimir Nabokov. The novel is notable for its controversial subject: the protagonist and unreliable narrator, a middle-aged literature professor under the pseudonym Humbert Humbert, is obsessed with a 12-year-old girl, Dolores Haze, whom he sexually molests after he becomes her stepfather. "Lolita" is his private nickname for Dolores. The novel was originally written in English and first published in Paris in 1955 by Olympia Press. Later it was translated into Russian by Nabokov himself and published in New York City in 1967 by Phaedra Publishers. --- Also contained in: Собрание сочинений русского периода в пяти томах: Смех в темноте / Lolita Novels 1955-1962 Works: Ada / Lolita
Reader Profile
3.9/5 · 975210 readers · 322 pages · ≈ 5 h 58 m · Demanding
How long does it take to read Lolita?
About ≈ 5 h 58 m — 322 pages, assuming roughly 250 words per page at 225 words per minute.
How many pages is Lolita?
322 pages in its most-read edition.
What genre is Lolita?
It sits on the Drama, Romance, Fiction shelves.
Has Lolita been made into a movie or TV show?
Yes — screen adaptations include Russian Lolita (2002), Lolita (1998), Lolita (1997), Lolita (1962).
Is Lolita in the public domain?
Yes — it is free to read and share.
Who are the main characters in Lolita?
The main characters include Lolita Haze, Humbert Humbert, Clare Quilty, Charlotte Haze.
Where does Lolita take place?
It takes place in 20th century.
Who wrote Lolita?
Vladimir Nabokov.
Where can I read Lolita online for free?
It is in the public domain — read it free on Open Library. Open Library
Why has Lolita been challenged or banned?
It appears on Wikipedia's list of books banned by governments.
“Lolita, light of my life, fire of my loins.”