New School Critics
Pale Fire - does it matter what the author thinks
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About this episode
Pale Fire by Vladimir Nabokov is a controversial text in that it ignited a debate about whether or not authorial intent matters. It's been something I've thought about since I first encountered the book in 2008 as part of my senior capstone. So here are some thoughts on Pale Fire, scholarship, authorial intent, and more!