Vladimir Nabokov was a Russian-American novelist, poet, translator and entomologist. He is best known for his novel 'Lolita' (1955), which was controversial in its time for its subject matter, but is now considered a classic of world literature. Nabokov's works are characterized by their intricate word play, use of multiple languages, and exploration of themes such as memory, identity, and the nature of art.
Born on April 22, 1899 in St. Petersburg, Russia
Fled to Europe and then the US with his family after the Bolshevik Revolution
Published his first book in Russian in 1926 and became known as a leading figure in the u00e9migru00e9 community
Wrote many novels in Russian before switching to English in the 1950s with the publication of 'Lolita'
Died on July 2, 1977 in Montreux, Switzerland
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