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EPISODE · Aug 13, 2025 · 21 MIN

The 70th Anniversary of 'Lolita' with Kaveh Akbar (Classics Week)

from All Of It with Alison Stewart · host WNYC

This year marks the 70th anniversary of Lolita by Vladimir Nabokov, the controversial novel about a man's relationship with a 12-year-old girl. Kaveh Akbar, author of Martyr! discusses the complex literary legacy of Lolita, and listeners share their thoughts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This year marks the 70th anniversary of Lolita by Vladimir Nabokov, the controversial novel about a man's relationship with a 12-year-old girl.

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