THE AUTHOR’S STYLISTIC TECHNIQUES OF V.V. NABOKOV (BASED ON THE MATERIAL OF THE BOOK “ADA, OR ARDOR”)

Abstract

The article explores the diverse stylistic devices employed in Vladimir Nabokov’s novel “Ada, or Ardor,” which highlight the complexity and multilayered nature of the work. The researcher examines vital and mortal metaphors, which emphasize the writer’s skill in working with the semantics of the living and inanimate. Allusions are also investigated, including literary, cultural, mythological, and historical references that enrich the text and create new horizons for interpretation. Special attention is given to wordplay, where puns, polysemic words, and translation games activate reader perception and add elements of wit. Additionally, the nonlinear structure of the narrative is considered as a way for V.V. Nabokov to experiment with the themes of time and memory, creating a dynamic and intriguing reading. As a result, the study highlights how V.V. Nabokov’s stylistic techniques enrich the text, open up new horizons for interpretation, allow the reader to actively participate in restoring the full picture of events, enable a deeper understanding and interpretation of the author’s intentions, his unique style and the key themes, elements of the work.