Vladimir Nabokov's literary work was significantly influenced by defining moments in his life, including his family’s exodus from Russia following the Russian Revolution. This displacement instilled a sense of longing for his native land, evident in works like "Speak, Memory." Nabokov's upbringing within a cultured family, along with his experiences of multilingualism and immigration, enriched his narrative style and themes of identity and loss. His exploration of memory, language, and the human experience reflects the complexities of his life, blending personal and artistic journeys into captivating literature.