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Watt

eng. Watt · 1953
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Style and Technique

Samuel Beckett's novel «Watt» is characterized by an experimental style and complex structure. The language of the work is minimalist, with an emphasis on repetition and rhythm, creating a sense of monotony and absurdity. Beckett uses a fragmented narrative, where events and characters' thoughts are often presented in a nonlinear sequence, reflecting internal chaos and alienation. Literary devices include irony, paradoxes, and wordplay, highlighting the existential themes of the work. The structure of the novel is divided into four parts, each exploring different aspects of human existence and perception of reality. Beckett masterfully creates an atmosphere of uncertainty and absurdity, prompting the reader to ponder the nature of consciousness and the meaning of life.

Watt
Date of publication: 2 February 2025
———Original titleeng. Watt · 1953