Vladimir Nabokov's "Good Readers and Good Writers" - Tone

After reading through Vladimir Nabokov’s essay, “Good Readers and Good Writers,” I realized that the tone was a very informative passionate tone. He really understands what it means to be a good reader or a good writer. He seems to have a harsh tone against other authors, such as Madame Bovary and Jane Austen (Nabokov 1), but that could just contribute to the passion that he has for the way he thinks. He also states that was should always make sure to pay attention to detail and the small things the author puts in (Nabokov 2). Also, throughout the essay he tells about how to be a good writer. He says that to be a good writer, you must have magic, story, and lesson within your writing (Nabokov 4). You can tell that Vladimir Nabokov knew what he was talking about when he wrote this essay. He has great points in it that show us how we can be an appreciative reader and a knowledgeable writer. I was able to learn a lot from this essay that I can use for the next time I read a work of writing or write something. All of these things show that he is very informative and passionate about the ways of reading and writing.

Nabokov Vladimir. “Good Readers and Good Writers.” Lectures on Literature. 1948. 4