Mary
Brief Overview
The novel «Mary» by Vladimir Nabokov tells the story of a Russian émigré, Lev Glebovich Ganin, who resides in a boarding house in Berlin. Ganin accidentally learns that his first love, Mary, is set to arrive in Berlin to join her husband, who happens to be Ganin's neighbor at the boarding house. Memories of Mary stir deep emotions in Ganin, prompting him to plan a meeting with her. However, when the moment of the meeting arrives, Ganin realizes that his love for Mary belongs to the past, and he decides not to meet her, leaving his memories untouched.
Date of publication: 30 August 2024
Updated: 14 November 2026
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Genre: Novel
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