I liked, as I like still, to make words look self-conscious and foolish, to bind them by mock marriage of a pun, to turn them inside out, to come upon them unawares. What is this jest in majesty? This ass in passion? How do god and devil combine to form a live dog?
In Vladimir Nabokov's book "Despair," the author plays with language, emphasizing its quirks and absurdities. He takes pleasure in making words appear ridiculous, using puns and unexpected turns of phrases to create a sense of self-awareness within the language itself. This playful manipulation invites readers to consider the depth and humor embedded in communication, revealing the intricacies of expression.
Nabokov's exploration of contrasts—between majesty and jest, the divine and the devilish—adds...
