Mrs. Craddock

Style and Technique

The novel «Mrs. Craddock» by Somerset Maugham is characterized by a realistic style and deep psychological insight. Maugham uses clear and concise language to convey the inner experiences and emotional states of his characters. The book features subtle irony, which helps the author reveal the characters and motives of the protagonists. Literary devices such as internal monologue and dialogue play a key role in the development of the plot and deepen the reader's understanding of the characters' inner worlds. The narrative structure is linear, allowing the reader to follow the development of events and the evolution of the main character, Bertha Craddock, from naive infatuation to the realization of her marriage's reality. Maugham masterfully conveys the atmosphere of late 19th-century English society, paying attention to details and social contexts, making the narrative vivid and authentic.