AW: [SEELANGS] AW: [SEELANGS] New Book on Turgenev; Nabokov and Turgenev

[FIEGUTH Rolf]

Dear Alexander,

as we all know, Nabokov himself created an atmosphere that put a taboo on many a possible question, and the odd thing is that a number of his best critics and connaisseurs continue to respect these taboos. If I remember correctly from his not too exciting lectures on Russian Literature, he considered Turgenev a rather second rate author - and how could this Champion of all Champions be influenced (!!) by such a mediocrity? Think of the years that had to pass by until the question of Dostoevsky's impact on Nabokov could be easily discussed. To answer quite frankly to your frank question: sometimes, we are afraid of our best friends, discussion partners (who are rare) and colleagues.

Best

Rolf Fieguth

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Von: SEELANGS: Slavic & East European Languages and Literatures list [SEELANGS at bama.ua.edu] im Auftrag von Alexander Etkind [ae264 at CAM.AC.UK]
Gesendet: Sonntag, 24. Oktober 2010 11:53
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Betreff: Re: [SEELANGS] AW: [SEELANGS] New Book on Turgenev; Nabokov and Turgenev

Dear Rolf and all,

I wonder why you find this question of literary
influence a "highly dangerous matter"? Of whom
should we be afraid  - Turgenev? Nabokov's ghost?
the Nabokovians?

Best
Alexander Etkind





FIEGUTH Rolf wrote:
> Dear Olga,
> Bingo! Your remark on Turgenev's influence on Nabokov coincides with what I thought long ago myself. Do you, does anybody in our group know who dared to write about this highly dangerous subject matter? (I did not).
> Best wishes,
>
> Rolf Fieguth
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> Von: SEELANGS: Slavic & East European Languages and Literatures list [SEELANGS at bama.ua.edu] im Auftrag von Olga Meerson [meersono at GEORGETOWN.EDU]
> Gesendet: Samstag, 23. Oktober 2010 18:47
> An: SEELANGS at bama.ua.edu
> Betreff: Re: [SEELANGS] New Book on Turgenev
>
> Dear Joe, dear all,
> The Turgenev Volume sounds fascinating. The only regret I have is that no one wrote on Nabokov's Mashen'ka as influenced by Turgenev. Could be fun!
> Olga
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