Study of the cultural history of the Lolita character from Vladimir Nabokov's 1958 novel, tracing how she was altered through successive film portrayals and other depictions in the media that have retained the name but corrupted the character. Contains detailed discussions of the 1962 and 1997 movies, as well as other films treating relationships with children, the use of the term 'Lolita' in the tabloid press, and other occurrences in fashion and Japanese popular culture.
| Item number | 70870 |
|---|---|
| Category | Book |
| Type | Culture |
| Language | English |
| Country of origin | America |
| Related people | Graham Vickers (Author) |
Part of the Bill Douglas and Peter Jewell Collection