About Vladimir Nabokov
Vladimir Nabokov was a Russian-American novelist, poet, and entomologist, born on April 22, 1899, in Saint Petersburg, Russia. Renowned for his intricate prose and explorations of complex themes, Nabokov is best known for his controversial masterpiece "Lolita," which delves into obsession and desire. Emigrating to the United States in 1940, he enjoyed a successful literary career, which included works like "Pale Fire" and "Ada," before passing away on July 2, 1977, in Montreux, Switzerland.