Hawksmoor

Style and Technique

Peter Ackroyd's «Hawksmoor» is distinguished by its complex structure, combining historical and contemporary narrative lines. The style of the work is characterized by a dark atmosphere and the use of gothic elements. Ackroyd skillfully plays with language, creating authentic dialogues and descriptions that correspond to different eras. Literary techniques include intertextuality, allusions to classic works and historical events. The narrative structure is nonlinear, allowing the author to explore themes of time, architecture, and human nature through parallel stories that intertwine with each other.