The Street of Crocodiles

Style and Technique

The Street of Crocodiles by Bruno Schulz is characterized by a unique style that combines elements of surrealism and symbolism. The language of the work is rich with metaphors, allegories, and complex imagery, creating an atmosphere of magical realism. Schulz uses a rich and poetic language to convey the depth and multilayered nature of his stories. Literary devices such as hyperbole and irony help the author create fantastical and sometimes grotesque scenes that reflect the inner world of the characters and their perception of the surrounding reality. The structure of the stories in the book is fragmented and nonlinear, allowing the reader to immerse themselves in a world of memories and dreams, where time and space lose their usual contours. Schulz masterfully plays with the perception of reality, creating an atmosphere where the boundaries between dream and reality are blurred.