The Danish Girl

by David Ebershoff

The Danish Girl: Style 1 key example

Chapter 16
Explanation and Analysis:

Ebershoff uses a lush style characteristic of historical fiction, which attempts to recapture a set of moments lost to the past. His descriptions of place and character often read as visual analyses of artworks, mirroring Greta and Einar/Lili's creative inclinations. Additionally, he frequently employs figurative language throughout the novel, both to enhance the novel's poetic quality and to approximate experiences that cannot be articulated in a more bare, prosaic style.