The story takes place in the 1920s in the United States and follows the life of a young man named Kinbote, who has just arrived from Russia. He becomes obsessed with a beautiful woman named Zinaida, but she is already involved with another man. The story explores themes of love, loneliness, and the search for meaning in life. The Plot of Paradise of Pleasure: The plot of Paradise of Pleasure revolves around the character of Kinbote, a young Russian émigré who has recently arrived in the United States. He is lonely, disillusioned, and struggling to find his place in a new country. One day, he meets Zinaida, a stunningly beautiful woman who is already involved with another man. Despite this, Kinbote becomes obsessed with her and begins to follow her everywhere she goes, even attending the same parties and social events as her. As Kinbote's obsession grows, he starts to keep a detailed journal of his observations of Zinaida, recording every detail of her life, from her daily routine to her conversations with other people. He becomes so consumed by his desire for her that he starts to lose touch with reality, neglecting his own work and relationships in favor of spying on Zinaida. Meanwhile, Zinaida's relationship with her boyfriend deteriorates, and she finds herself drawn to Kinbote's intense and all-consuming passion.

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