Despair

Interesting Facts

• The main character, Hermann, considers himself a brilliant criminal and plans to commit the perfect murder, but his plans collapse due to his own overconfidence and mistakes.
• The novel is written in the form of the protagonist's confession, allowing the reader to delve deeper into his psyche and understand his motives.
• Nabokov uses elements of metafiction in the novel, with the protagonist addressing the reader and discussing the process of writing his story.
• The theme of duality is present in the novel, as Hermann meets a man he believes to be his double, which becomes a key element of the plot.
• Nabokov masterfully uses language and style, creating complex and multi-layered descriptions that highlight the protagonist's inner world and psychological state.