A Country Doctor's Notebook

Style and Technique

«A Country Doctor's Notebook» by Mikhail Bulgakov is a cycle of stories united by the common theme of medical practice and the author's personal experience. Bulgakov's prose in this work is characterized by vividness and expressiveness, using irony and satire. The structure's uniqueness lies in the immediacy of the narrative: the stories are written in the first person, creating the impression of a personal diary. Literary techniques include detailing professional moments, clear depiction of character types, and the use of dialogues to reveal the characters' inner worlds.