Bad news Quote by Orville Prescott
““Lolita... is undeniably news in the world of books. Unfortunately, it is bad news. There are two equally serious reasons why it isn't worth any adult reader’s attention. The first is that it is dull, dull, dull in a pretentious, florid and archly fatuous fashion. The second is that it is repulsive.””
About This Quote
Source Book: Lolita by Vladimir Nabokov, 1955
The novel is criticized for being pretentious, dull, and repulsive, making it unworthy of adult readers.
In simple terms: Lolita is seen as boring and offensive.
Key Takeaway
Avoid reading it for pleasure.
Themes
literature
criticism
taste
Mood
critical
disapproving
Type
analytical
critical
When to use this quote
- book clubs
- academic courses
- personal reading choices
Key Concepts
pretentiousness
repulsiveness
literary value
Questions to Reflect On
- Does style outweigh content?
- Can controversial works be valuable?
A Different Perspective
Some may argue its artistic merit despite flaws.
