Vladimir Nabokov is an extraordinary person. As he spoke of himself, he was born Russian in America in order to learn French and go to Germany. This fact is reflected in the character of the writer. Versatile views also influenced the scatter in the interests of this outstanding person.
Life presents many interesting ideas, and this was reflected in the hobby of Vladimir Nabokov, to which he indulged in self-forgetfulness. He was interested in many areas of life.
Butterflies
Studying these extraordinarily charming creatures brings repose and a sense of beauty.
The love of travel helped strengthen Nabokov’s passion for observing butterflies.
Different countries and continents are inhabited by fauna with different characteristics. This also applies to fluttering creatures. Among them you can find both completely ascetic painted, and having a riot of colors. Picturesque and bizarre nature painted the wings of these wonderful creatures. Nabokov, as a versatile and creative person, could not ignore this natural beauty.
The collection of Vladimir Nabokov is commendable to any collector. After working for several years in the museum, the writer handed over part of his trophies to this institution. It is interesting to note that most of the collected insects were from United States parks, where the infamous novel Lolita was created. Thinking through the adventures of his heroes, Nabokov walked and looked for interesting specimens of butterflies with his son and wife.