Subject:

Re: [NABOKV-L] RES: [NABOKV-L]query on Natasha

From:

"Dmitri Nabokov"

Date:

Sun, 7 Sep 2008 18:24:19 +0200

To:

"Vladimir Nabokov Forum" <NABOKV-L@listserv.ucsb.edu>

DN's reply to Jansy's query.

My father's handwritten dating of "Natasha" is a palimpsest of several overwritten years. It has been examined by a number of experts. There is no definite consensus, but the probable year of composition appears to fall into a range where 1924 is most likely. After much consideration and discussion with the New Yorker of the pros and cons of the various years, "circa 1924" seemed the best solution, and I take full responsibility for it.

Best greetings,

DN

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