Nabokov

biographical name

Vladimir Vladimirovich 1899–1977 American (Russian-born) novelist and poet

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“Nabokov.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Nabokov. Accessed 8 Jul. 2026.

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