Lolita

Style and Technique

Vladimir Nabokov's style in the novel "Lolita" is characterized by high literary sophistication and complexity. The language of the work is rich with metaphors, allusions, and wordplay. Nabokov masterfully uses the English language, despite it not being his native tongue. The author employs numerous literary techniques, such as stream of consciousness, unreliable narration, and intertextuality. The structure of the novel is nonlinear, with the narrative told from the first-person perspective of the main character, Humbert Humbert, allowing for a deeper insight into his psychology and motives. A significant feature is the contrast between the refined language and the morally ambiguous content, creating tension and evoking complex emotions in the reader.