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Humbert Humbert

Description:

Humbert Humbert is a fictional character and the protagonist of Vladimir Nabokov's novel "Lolita". He is an intelligent and highly articulate literature professor with an obsessive and illicit attraction towards underage girls.

Noun:

Humbert Humbert refers to the character from the novel "Lolita" who acts as the narrator and central figure of the story.

Example sentence: Humbert Humbert's complex and controversial character has fascinated readers for decades.

Adjective:

When used as an adjective, Humbert Humbert describes someone who exhibits characteristics similar to the character in "Lolita", particularly referring to an individual with an inappropriate attraction towards minors.

Example sentence: The book explores the psychological aspects of a Humbert Humbert relationship with a teenage girl.

Related Products:

• Lolita - Novel by Vladimir Nabokov
• Lolita - Film adaptation of the novel
• The Annotated Lolita - Annotation and analysis of the novel