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EDNOTE. Russian journalist and Nabokovian Aleksandr Svirilin sends in a short-short story by Vladimir Voinovich, best known for his (serio-)novels about Ivan Chonkin, a sort of Russian Soldier SHvejk. Voinovich was among the writers forced to emigrate under Brezhnev. The story (which I had not seen before) was written during the time of his decision to leave (circa 1980). In a dream state he blends himself with his namesake Vladimir (Nabokov). The story, really a trifle, is interesting to Nabokovians for two reasons: 1) its use of VN and a few lines weakly imitating his style; 2) its negative attitude toward LOLITA; and 3) its picture of the ambiguity that many Russians felt about expatriation.
----- Original Message -----
From: Aleksandr Svirilin
To: D. Barton Johnson
Sent: Saturday, June 19, 2004 11:26 PM
Subject: Short story by Voinovich
In short story Etyud by famous Russian writer Vladimir Voinovich hero imaging what he is Vladimir Nabokov. See attachment.
http://www.voinovich.ru/text03.htm
Best, Aleksandr
----- Original Message -----
From: Aleksandr Svirilin
To: D. Barton Johnson
Sent: Saturday, June 19, 2004 11:26 PM
Subject: Short story by Voinovich
In short story Etyud by famous Russian writer Vladimir Voinovich hero imaging what he is Vladimir Nabokov. See attachment.
http://www.voinovich.ru/text03.htm
Best, Aleksandr