The Art of Reading and Writing
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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?

  • 20-30 books
  • 10-12 books
  • 50-60 books
  • 5-6 books (correct)

    • 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?

    <p>They should come before collecting details</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Nabokov mean by 'the moonshine of generalization'?

    <p>Generalizations that are vague and meaningless</p> Signup and view all the answers

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