Lolita is a fine book, a distinguished book - all right then - a great book.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker affirms Lolita as a distinguished and great book.
- In plain terms
- This book is good and important.
- What can you take from it?
- Acknowledge the value of controversial works.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Can a book be great despite controversy?
Another view
Quality judgments on art are subjective and debated.
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