“The idea of God was invented in the small hours of history by a scam who had genius; it somehow reeks too much of humanity, that idea, to make its azure origin plausible...”

Russian novelist and literary critic of the 20th century, Nabokov is best known for his intricate, linguistically precise fiction, including *Lolita* and *Pale Fire*. His work blends psychological depth with playful, often ironic storytelling, earning him a lasting place in modern literature.