The Moor of Peter the Great

Style and Technique

«The Moor of Peter the Great» by Alexander Pushkin is written in the genre of a historical novella. The style of the work is characterized by conciseness and precision, allowing the author to convey the atmosphere of Peter the Great's era. The language of the work is rich with archaisms and historical terms, lending authenticity and historical accuracy to the text. Pushkin employs literary devices such as irony, hyperbole, and metaphor to highlight the characteristics of the characters and events. The structure of the story is linear, with a clear division into chapters, each revealing a specific stage in the life of the main character, Ibrahim Hannibal. The narrative is conducted in the third person, allowing the author to maintain objectivity and comprehensively illuminate the events and characters.