The Silver Dove

Style and Technique

The novel "The Silver Dove" by Andrei Bely is characterized by a symbolist style, evident in the use of complex metaphors, symbols, and allegories. The language of the work is rich with archaisms, neologisms, and complex syntactic constructions, giving the text a special poetic and musical quality. Literary techniques include frequent use of internal monologue, stream of consciousness, and multilayered descriptions, creating an atmosphere of mysticism and unreality. The narrative structure is nonlinear, with numerous inserted episodes and digressions, emphasizing the fragmented perception of the protagonist's world. The central symbol of the novel is the image of the dove, embodying the spiritual quest and transcendent aspirations of the characters.