It created a "Lolita": the history of the novel, ahead of time.

Creativity Vladimir Nabokov admired throughout the world. In August 1958, the US issued one of his most famous novels, which now regularly ranked in the ratings of the best works of the XX century, not only, but also in the history of literature. Of course, we are talking about "Lolita».

Events unfolded as follows: Humbert Humbert - refined intellectual, settles in the house of the mother of the young Dolores Haze (called Lola, and Humbert affectionately nicknamed her Lolita). Although it has its eye itself Mommy, he nevertheless arise feelings of love to the girl. After his mother Dolores dies, Humbert Humbert takes Lolita on a trip to the United States.

Today we want to talk about the book and film adaptations of the works of masterpiece.

Nabokov felt that the novel will be accompanied by a variety of scandals, so I wanted to publish it anonymously. With the money the writer was able to leave the US and start a new life in Switzerland. B>



Nabokov in Montreux, where he settled after moving to Switzerland.



For the first time the novel was published in Paris in 1955.



It is believed that the novel was based on a true story of Frank Lasalle, deceit stole Florence Sally Horner, who was only 11 years old.



The girl stole a notebook. Lasalle said that he was an FBI agent, and took her with him. Almost 2 years, he took her in America until the baby does not run away. Freed, the girl immediately called the police. B>



Lasalle imprisoned for 30 years ...



Based on the novel double-shot movie: in 1962 he worked on the film Stanley Kubrick, and in 1997 - Adrian Lyne.



In 1962, Lolita played Sue Lyon. At the time of filming, she was 14 years old, and her candidacy supported by Nabokov himself. B>

Humbert Humbert embodied James Mason. Erotic scenes were filmed hint. B>



The film of 1997 in the United States interpreted ambiguously, and in Australia and is not allowed to hire (shown in 2 years with great limitations).



Lolita will be 15-year-old Dominique Swain, and Humbert Humbert - Jeremy Irons.

Although these roles could withdraw Natalie Portman (refused on religious grounds) and Dustin Hoffman (failed tests).





Critics argue that the two Lolitas do not look 12 years old.

The second film adaptation is much closer to the text of the work itself.



Still brilliant creations are for the ages. It was and still is such a novel "Lolita." If you, too, think this work is one of the highlights in the history of the world, you will certainly share this material with your friends using social networks.

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