The Luzhin defense
Nabokov, Vladimir, 1899-19771994
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One of the major novels by Vladimir Nabokov, originally entitled "The Defense". The afterword is written by John Updike. The novel features a chess-playing genius Luzhin who discovers his gift in boyhood, rising to the rank of Grandmaster.
Main title:
The Luzhin defense / Vladimir Nabokov ; translated by Michael Scammell in collaboration with the author.
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Imprint:
London : Penguin, 204, c1964.
Collation:
266p. ; 20cm.
Notes:
Originally published: London : G. P. Putnam's Sons, 1964.Translation of Zashchita Luzhin.
ISBN:
9780140187328 (pbk)
Language:
English
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BRN:
123388