The Romantic Egoist

Style and Technique

The novel «The Romantic Egoist» by Frédéric Beigbeder is characterized by an ironic and sarcastic style, which the author uses to critique modern society and its values. The language of the work is rich with witty and sharp phrases, often featuring aphorisms and paradoxes. Beigbeder actively employs postmodern techniques such as intertextuality and playing with literary clichés. The structure of the novel is fragmented, consisting of short episodes that take the form of the main character's diary entries. This allows the author to freely move through time and space, creating a mosaic narrative that reflects the character's inner world and experiences.