Poor Liza

Style and Technique

«Poor Liza» by Nikolai Karamzin is written in the style of sentimentalism, characterized by an emphasis on the feelings and emotional experiences of the characters. The language of the work is rich with emotionally charged epithets and metaphors, enhancing the drama of the narrative. Karamzin uses simple yet expressive vocabulary to convey the inner world of the characters and their suffering. Literary techniques include the use of contrast between the city and the village, highlighting Liza's purity and naivety in opposition to the corruption of urban society. The structure of the story is linear, with a clear progression from the characters' meeting to the tragic conclusion. The author also actively uses internal monologues and dialogues to reveal the characters' personalities and motivations.