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5 days ago · In reminding us that Lolita is a child, the portrayal of her body and its appeal to Humbert is crucial. In the book, Humbert is drawn to Lolita’s twelve-year-old body, with its “narrow white buttocks” (127) and “puerile hips” (39), its “thin, knobby wrist[s]” (56) and “beautiful boy- knees” (111), precisely for its immaturity.
Aug 19, 2013 · The book Lolita – The Story of a Cover Girl: Vladimir Nabokov's novel in the Art and Design Genre, recently published in New York, showcases the work of eighty designers offering their own...
22 hours ago · A librarian offers suggestions. There’s more out there than “Captain Underpants” and “Dog Man.” Children’s librarian Sylvie Shaffer is here to help you navigate the shelves. 8 min. 0 ...
6 days ago · Lolita Lempicka Eau de Parfum arrived in the wake of Angel in 1997. It is a perfume for those who want to avoid the jejune prettiness and cloying sweetness of many gourmand fragrances, while offering an indulgence. The heart of Lolita Lempicka is a clever pairing of patchouli (a nod to Angel) and iris. In a brilliant twist, the cool character ...
10 hours ago · August 21, 2024. Indie Publishers Collab Philippines, a group of independent publishers, said in a statement on Wednesday that Duterte’s self-authored book for children comes off as a ...
1 day ago · Read seven LGBTQIA+ romance authors' takes on how they approach Happily Ever After. Book Riot celebrates all things books! Find the best books for your next read or book club, including new books in all genres. Get more books in your face.
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6 days ago · There are plenty who will tell you how to write a book but nobody can dream it on your behalf, writes Karl Whitney. Italian writer Claudio Magris feels no need to explain himself at every turn in...
