Short Story • Fiction
1951
Adult
18+ years
"The Vane Sisters" by Vladimir Nabokov follows a college professor who, after the death of his student, Cynthia Vane, and her sister, Iris, begins experiencing strange events. As he reflects on his relationship with the sisters, unexpected connections and subtle messages emerge, challenging his understanding of reality and perception.
Mysterious
Contemplative
Unnerving
Bittersweet
Melancholic
Short Story • Fiction
1951
Adult
18+ years
We’re just getting started
Add this title to our list of requested Study Guides!