"Lolita" is a novel written by Vladimir Nabokov in 1955, which tells the story of a middle-aged man named Humbert Humbert who becomes infatuated with a 12-year-old girl named Dolores Haze, whom he nicknames "Lolita." The novel explores themes of forbidden desire, obsession, and the destructive consequences of lust and manipulation. It is written in the form of a confessional memoir, as Humbert recounts his illicit relationship with Lolita and the events leading up to their tragic end. The novel has been both highly praised for its lyrical prose and condemned for its controversial subject matter, sparking debates and discussions about the nature of love, morality, and the boundaries of literature. "Lolita" remains a classic work of literature that continues to challenge and provoke readers to this day.