Vladimir Nabokov
James Mason (1909-1984) was one of the most successful actors ever to grace the silver screen. In addition to Lolita, his films include Julius Caesar, A Star is Born, 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea, The Sea Gull, Heaven Can Wait, and The Verdict. [... more]
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Vladimir Nabokov
Vladimir Vladimirovich Nabokov was born on April 23, 1899, in St. Petersburg, Russia. The Nabokovs were known for their high culture and commitment to public service, and the elder Nabokov was an outspoken opponent of antisemitism and one of the ... [... more]
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Stacy Schiff
STACY SCHIFF is the author of Vera (Mrs. Vladimir Nabokov), which won the 2000 Pulitzer Prize for biography and Saint-Exupéry: A Biography, which was a finalist for the 1995 Pulitzer Prize. She has received fellowships from the Guggenheim ... [... more]
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