Hello,

 

I am looking for any discussion of VN's in which he describes the Russian language and/or the English language.

 

I have (re)located his plangent paragraph on this subject from a 1967 _Paris Review_ interview, but I seem to recall his memorably describing one or both languages on other occasions as well.  I am combing the Web and am about to begin sifting through the introductions to his novels and translations, but a direct sign post to the specific location of more of his words on the matter would be very much appreciated.

 

Thanks in advance.

 

Alyssa Pelish