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According to Nabokov, what is the purpose of his course?
According to Nabokov, what is the purpose of his course?
- To investigate the mystery of literary structures (correct)
- To teach readers how to be kind to authors
- To deal lovingly with several European Masterpieces
- To provide a subtitle for various discussions of authors
According to Flaubert, how many books does one need to know well to become a scholar?
According to Flaubert, how many books does one need to know well to become a scholar?
- 20-30 books
- 10-12 books
- 50-60 books
- 5-6 books (correct)
When should one notice and fondle details in reading?
When should one notice and fondle details in reading?
- After making generalizations
- At the end of the reading
- At the beginning of the reading
- Throughout the reading (correct)
What does Nabokov say about readymade generalizations?
What does Nabokov say about readymade generalizations?
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What does Nabokov mean by 'the moonshine of generalization'?
What does Nabokov mean by 'the moonshine of generalization'?
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