Despair by Vladimir Nabokov Summary
Overview of Despair
Nabokov's "Despair" - a psychological thriller twice translated by the author himself after Nazi bombs destroyed its first English edition. This rare gem of unreliable narration showcases the experimental brilliance that defined his career before "Lolita" captivated the literary world.
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核心要点
The Perfect Reflection: A Delusion Begins
Have you ever caught a glimpse of someone across a crowded room and felt a jolt of recognition so powerful it seemed like fate? For Hermann Karlovich, a failing chocolate businessman in 1930s Berlin, this moment arrives on a hillside near Prague when he encounters Felix, a vagrant whom Hermann believes to be his exact double. The resemblance strikes him as nothing short of miraculous-a perfect reflection of himself in tramp's clothing. "When I realized the full extent of our likeness," Hermann tells us, "I experienced a feeling akin to ecstasy, as if the world had suddenly revealed its innermost secret to me alone." What makes this encounter particularly fascinating is Felix's indifference to their supposed resemblance. While Hermann is transfixed by what he perceives as identical features-the same nose, chin, even gestures-Felix merely sees Hermann as a potential source of money. This fundamental disparity creates the first crack in our narrator's reliability. When Felix casually pockets Hermann's silver pencil before departing, Hermann feels simultaneously violated and exhilarated, as if some profound connection has been established between them. The encounter haunts Hermann long after he returns to Berlin, infiltrating every aspect of his daily life. He finds himself studying his own reflection with renewed intensity, imagining Felix's face superimposed over his own in every reflective surface. "I would stare at myself in mirrors," he confesses, "and see not just my face but the flawlessly pure image of my corpse."
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"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
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"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
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"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
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"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
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