Flattery Quote by Vladimir Nabokov
““Dostoevski's The Double is his best work though an obvious and shameless imitation of Gogol's "Nose.””
About This Quote
Source Literary Review, 1935
The Double imitates Gogol’s “Nose” but surpasses it in literary quality.
In simple terms: The Double copies Gogol yet is superior.
Recognize influence but value originality.
Themes
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When to use this quote
- comparative literature studies
- creative writing courses
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What defines a work’s originality?
- How do you judge influence versus copying?
Imitation may be seen as plagiarism.