Invitation to a Beheading
by Vladimir Nabokov
Invitation to a Beheading by Vladimir Nabokov holds a well received rating of 3.94 out of 5, based on 8.8K reader ratings. First published in 1936. The book spans 223 pages.
About Invitation to a Beheading
An alternative cover edition for this ISBN can be found hereLike Kafka's The Castle, Invitation to a Beheading embodies a vision of a bizarre and irrational world. In an unnamed dream country, the young man Cincinnatus C. is condemned to death by beheading for "gnostical turpitude", an imaginary crime that defies definition. Cincinnatus spends his final days in an absurd jail, where he is visited by chimerical jailers, an executioner who masquerades as a fellow prisoner, and by his in-laws, who lug their furniture with them into his prison cell.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Vladimir Nabokov |
| Published | 1936 |
| Pages | 223 |
| Genres | Fiction, Classics, Fantasy |
| Average Rating | 3.94 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 8,812 |
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What genre is Invitation to a Beheading?
Invitation to a Beheading is categorized as Fiction, Classics, Fantasy. Its primary genre classification is Fantasy.
Is Invitation to a Beheading worth reading?
Based on 8.8K reader ratings, Invitation to a Beheading has an average score of 3.94 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."
How many pages is Invitation to a Beheading?
Invitation to a Beheading has 223 pages.
Who wrote Invitation to a Beheading?
Invitation to a Beheading was written by Vladimir Nabokov. It was first published in 1936.
What is the ISBN for Invitation to a Beheading?
The ISBN-13 for Invitation to a Beheading is 9780679725310.0.
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