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The Vane Sisters

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The Vane Sisters

Fiction | Short Story | Adult | Published in 1951

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The Vane Sisters

Fiction | Short Story | Adult | Published in 1951
Book Details
Format

Short Story • Fiction

Publication Year

1951

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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"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

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Book Details
Format

Short Story • Fiction

Publication Year

1951

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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