Quote by Vladimir Nabokov, The Defense fo
Rereading this novel today, replaying the moves of its plot, I feel rather like Anderssen fondly recalling his sacrifice of both Rooks to the unfortunate and noble Kieseritsky
Summary
In this quote, the speaker compares their experience of rereading a novel to a chess game played by Anderssen, a renowned chess player. Like Anderssen sacrificing both Rooks, they feel a sense of nostalgia and fondness for the novel's plot. The mention of Kieseritsky, who is described as unfortunate yet noble, suggests that the sacrifice made in the novel was significant but honorable. The quote implies that revisiting the story evokes both emotions and a sense of admiration for the strategic choices made by the characters.
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