The Eye

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Duality of self in a satirical, metaphysical quest.

If you're fascinated by the interplay of identity and perception, then "The Eye" might just be the mind-bending trip you're looking for. Nabokov intricately weaves a narrative that dances on the edge of reality, where every detail is a clue to understanding the true nature of the protagonist. It's a short journey, but one packed with the linguistic prowess that could shift the way you see the self—both yours and that of others.

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The Eye

Regular price RM44.47 MYR
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ISBN: 9780140184822
Authors: Vladimir Nabokov
Publisher: Penguin Classics
Date of Publication: 2017-01-01
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Literary Fiction
Related Topics: Literature, Classics
Goodreads rating: 3.68
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Smurov, a fussily self-conscious Russian tutor, shoots himself after a humiliating beating by his mistress' husband. Unsure whether his suicide has been successful or not, Smurov drifts around Berlin, observing his acquaintances, but finds he can discover very little about his own life from the opinions of his distracted, confused fellow-émigrés. Nabokov's shortest novel, The Eye is both a satirical detective story and a wonderfully layered exploration of identity, appearance and the loss of self in a world of word-play and confusion.
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Duality of self in a satirical, metaphysical quest.

If you're fascinated by the interplay of identity and perception, then "The Eye" might just be the mind-bending trip you're looking for. Nabokov intricately weaves a narrative that dances on the edge of reality, where every detail is a clue to understanding the true nature of the protagonist. It's a short journey, but one packed with the linguistic prowess that could shift the way you see the self—both yours and that of others.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.