Mary
Mary by Vladímir Nabokov, published by Penguin in 2009, is a work of fiction that explores themes of nostalgia and longing. The narrative follows Lev Ganin, a young officer living in a boarding house in Berlin, surrounded by Russian émigrés. As he reflects on his past, he becomes consumed by memories of his first love, Mary, and believes she is the wife of a fellow boarder who is soon to arrive. This edition contains 128 pages and is presented in English.
Readers will find a poignant exploration of Ganin’s inner life as he grapples with his memories and desires. The story delves into the complexities of love and the impact of the past on the present, set against the backdrop of a post-Revolutionary landscape. Through vivid recollections of pre-Revolution Russia, Nabokov crafts a narrative that captures the essence of longing and the bittersweet nature of reminiscence. This edition invites readers to engage with the classic themes of love and loss that are central to the human experience.
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‘Nabokov can move you to laughter in the way that masters can – to laughter that is near to tears’ Guardian
Lev Ganin is a young officer sharing a boarding house in Berlin with a host of Russian émigrés. Alone in his room, he dreams of his first love, Mary. Awash with memories of youth and idyllic scenes of pre-Revolution Russia, Ganin becomes convinced that Mary is in fact the wife of a fellow-boarder, due to arrive at this very house soon. He longs for her arrival, when he can whisk her away and leave everything behind …
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