Nabokov's Favorite Word Is Mauve

It’s such a specific detail—did the author discover it through research or personal fascination? I wonder how this particular word became a lens for analyzing literature.

The way certain words or themes cluster in popular versus literary works was fascinating. Did these patterns change how anyone thinks about favorite books or authors?

The selection process must have been extensive—I'm curious whether it was based on popularity, influence, or personal preference, and how that shaped the insights.