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Desperate love Quote by Vladimir Nabokov

“In our hallway, ablaze with welcoming lights, my Lolita peeled off her sweater, shook her gemmed hair, stretched towards me two bare arms, raised one knee: “Carry me upstairs, please. I feel sort of romantic tonight.” It may interest physiologists to learn, at this point, that I have the ability…” quote by Vladimir Nabokov
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““In our hallway, ablaze with welcoming lights, my Lolita peeled off her sweater, shook her gemmed hair, stretched towards me two bare arms, raised one knee: “Carry me upstairs, please. I feel sort of romantic tonight.” It may interest physiologists to learn, at this point, that I have the ability - a most singular case, I presume - of shedding torrents of tears throughout the other tempest.””

Vladimir Nabokov

About This Quote

The narrator describes an intimate, emotionally charged scene, blending desire with artistic melancholy.

In simple terms: A romantic, tearful moment.

Key Takeaway

Embrace vulnerability in love.

Themes

romance melancholy artistry

Mood

reflective poetic

Type

literary philosophical

When to use this quote

  • personal confession
  • creative writing
  • psychological analysis

Key Concepts

intimacy emotional expression literary style

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does this reveal about the narrator’s inner world?
  • How does language shape emotional perception?
A Different Perspective

Romantic intensity can be fleeting; emotional displays may be performative.

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