Vladimir Nabokov's 'Pnin' is a masterful satirical novel that follows the hapless life of Timofey Pnin, a Russian émigré professor of Russian language and literature, as he navigates the eccentricities of American academia and culture in the mid-20th century. Pnin, a well-meaning but perpetually misunderstood intellectual, faces a series of comical misfortunes and poignant challenges, from misplacing his lecture notes to struggling with the English language and dealing with personal betrayals. Nabokov's sharp wit and profound empathy shine through in this charming and deeply human portrait of displacement, intellectual purity, and the search for belonging in a foreign land. It's a testament to the resilience of the human spirit amidst absurdity.