Reading as a Reader Versus Reading as a Writer
In this post, I had intended to write my reflections on Nabokov’s “Transparent Things,” which I started reading over fall break. However, I found myself first analyzing the structure, wordplay, and characters without giving myself time to simply enjoy the novel. And, I want to enjoy the novel—like most of Nabokov’s work, it is witty and bizarre, and provides a truly fun reading experience. Furthermore, as a writer, I consider Nabokov one of my creative muses, but I always prefer…