Why Is This Good? episode 048: "Symbols and Signs" by Vladimir Nabokov

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In this episode, we discuss "Symbols and Signs" by Vladimir Nabokov. Can a simple story be a vehicle for beautiful presentation? What is the hidden story embedded here? What does it mean to find the "meaning" of a story? What is the point of literary criticism? What is the point of literature? What makes a detail significant within a story?
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