“I was the shadow of the waxwing slain” Curiosities Nick Moran December 9, 2011 Does the central, eponymous poem from Vladimir Nabokov’s Pale Fire stand on its own as a literary masterwork? The Millions' future depends on your support. Become a member today. Nick Moran works on special projects for The Millions. He lives in Baltimore and he frequents dive bars. His interests can be followed on his Tumblr, Nick Recommends and Twitter, @nemoran3. Curiosities New Releases Tuesday New Release Day: Starring Brandon-Croft, Tate, Millner, and More Curiosities New Releases Thom Beckwith February 7, 2023 | 5 min read Curiosities New Releases Tuesday New Release Day: Starring Schuyler, Cai, Adjapon, and More Curiosities New Releases Thom Beckwith January 31, 2023 | 4 min read Curiosities New Releases Tuesday New Release Day: Starring Hemon, Guns, Harding, and More Curiosities New Releases Thom Beckwith January 24, 2023 | 5 min read Curiosities New Releases Tuesday New Release Day: Starring Winslow, Kois, Tóibín, and More Curiosities New Releases Thom Beckwith January 17, 2023 | 7 min read Curiosities New Releases Tuesday New Release Day: Starring Iyer, Cauley, Malcolm, and More Curiosities New Releases Thom Beckwith January 10, 2023 | 6 min read Curiosities New Releases Tuesday New Release Day: Starring Delaney, Theroux, Simonds, and More Curiosities New Releases Thom Beckwith November 29, 2022 | 4 min read Curiosities New Releases Tuesday New Release Day: Starring Howrey, Johanne Lykke Holm, Collins, and More Curiosities New Releases Thom Beckwith November 15, 2022 | 4 min read Curiosities New Releases Tuesday New Release Day: Starring Banks, Wilson, Krasznahorkai, and More Curiosities New Releases Thom Beckwith November 8, 2022 | 6 min read
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