“Lolita” is a novel by Vladimir Nabokov, published in 1955. It tells the story of Humbert Humbert, a middle-aged man who becomes obsessed with a young girl named Dolores Haze, whom he nicknames “Lolita.” The novel explores themes of desire, obsession, and power dynamics.
- The novel begins with Humbert introducing himself and recounting his childhood love for a girl named Annabel Leigh.
- Humbert meets Lolita, who is the daughter of his landlady, and becomes infatuated with her.
- Humbert marries Lolita’s mother in order to be closer to Lolita, but she dies suddenly. Humbert and Lolita then go on a road trip together, during which Humbert becomes increasingly possessive and controlling of Lolita.
- Lolita becomes pregnant and gives birth to a son, whom Humbert raises as his own. The two continue to travel together, but Humbert’s obsession with Lolita begins to wane.
- Lolita eventually leaves Humbert and runs off with another man. Humbert tracks her down and confronts her, but she rejects him.
- Humbert is arrested and sentenced to prison for the murder of the man Lolita ran off with.
- The novel ends with Humbert reflecting on his life and his love for Lolita, and expressing his regret for his actions.
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