The Life of Insects

Style and Technique

In «The Life of Insects», Victor Pelevin employs a unique style that combines elements of satire, allegory, and philosophical prose. The language of the work is rich with metaphors and symbols that help unveil themes of human existence through the lens of insect life. Pelevin masterfully uses irony and grotesque to highlight the absurdity and paradox of human life. The structure of the book is a series of interconnected novellas, each dedicated to a specific type of insect, allowing the author to explore various aspects of human nature and society. Literary devices such as parallelism and allusions help create a multi-layered narrative where reality and fantasy intertwine, providing a deep philosophical context.