Vladimir Nabokov

The Aurelian

Magazine November 1941

"Pilgram decided that the dream of his life was about to break at last from its old crinkly cocoon."… More »

So he sighed a little, and decided to go. He borrowed an aluminum flask from friends, repaired his soles, bought a belt and a fancy-style flannel shirt—one of those cowardly things which shrink in the first wash. Incidentally, it was too large for that likable little man, his hair always neatly trimmed, his eyes so intelligent and kind. I cannot remember his name at the moment. I think it was Vasili Ivanovich.… More »

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