Camera Obscura (original version of Laughter in the Dark)

Style and Technique

In «Laughter in the Dark», Vladimir Nabokov employs an elegant and refined style characterized by rich and precise language. His prose is filled with metaphors, symbols, and allusions, adding layers and depth to the text. Nabokov masterfully plays with language, creating complex syntactic structures and using rare words, which require the reader's attention and intellectual effort. Literary devices such as irony, sarcasm, and wordplay are frequently encountered in his work, adding wit and grace to the text. The narrative structure is nonlinear, with numerous flashbacks and shifts in perspective, allowing for a deeper exploration of the characters' inner worlds and psychological states. Nabokov also pays great attention to detail, creating vivid and memorable images that help the reader immerse themselves in the atmosphere of the work.