EDNOTE. Dieter Zimmer's contributions to Nabokov
studies are too numerous to mention here. Please take a look at his home website
given below.
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Sent: Tuesday, August 26, 2003 8:27 AM
Subject: Re: Query: dragonfly and butterfly?
Among the fables attributed to Aesop, there is one
called "The Ant and the Grasshopper" (you better prepare for times of
need); another one is "The Ant and the Chrysalis" (appearances are deceptive)
where the ugly pupa in time turns into a beautiful butterfly. No
dragonfly.
Dieter E. Zimmer
Berlin, Aug 26, 2003 -- 5:25pm