Hello,

I'm interested in exploring the theory that Pale Fire, the poem, is a kind of suicide note and that
Shade, Grey and Kinbote are one in the same. I see  John Shade as the main personality and that he
created the other two: Grey to 'kill' him and Kinbote to finish his work.

Does anyone know whether there has been any similar theories published or have any thoughts
themselves?

Thank you,

Alexandra

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