Ojo, El

Set in Russian emigration in pre-Hitler Germany, the story follows Smurov, a failed suicide, Bolshevik spy, and war hero. In love and homosexual at different times, he lives among an expatriate bourgeoisie. With elements of a mystery novel, the narrative explores shifting identity. Nabokov's Eye is a haunting and delightful short story, excelling in its memorable scenes and the enigma of identity.