Vladimir Nabokov writes from personal experience in his lecture on "Good Readers and Good Writers." It is safe to say that Nabokov is very well read from his many references to classic literature in this piece. For example, he makes references to Jane Austen and a book titled Madam Bovary throughout the essay. It is also revealed in the introduction how much he values the knowledge one can gain from reading and fully understanding novels in this quotation: "What a scholar one might be if one knew well only some half a dozen books." From the experience he has in reading classic literature Nabokov is able to inform readers on how to better improve their reading skills.
Nabokov is also a professor and a talented writer, which makes his lecture informative and beautifully written. He is able to easily convince the audience using his own writing skill to get his point across. From the many metaphors he uses and the light personal tone that helps to connect the audience to the writer, Nabokov creates an essay that is easy to understand and helps people who wish to be dedicated to reading begin their journey of appreciating and learning from the masterpieces of literature.
Nabokov, Vladimir. "Good Readers and Good Writers." 1948. Lecture.
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