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The text under analysis/study is taken from the novel... belonging to the pen of..., the famous/ well-known/ celebrated/ popular writer.

He belongs to the brilliant school of critical realism/romanticism/modernism, etc

The author is the master of psychological analysis.

His works are marked by a deep penetration into the soul of man/keen observation of characters

In his work the author provided the best portrait of...

His novels are written with power and brilliance.

His novels and short stories are heavy with satire/sarcasm.

The author treats the existing reality negatively and attacks the most common vices of man: cruelty, hypocrisy, greediness, money-worship, etc,

The author viewed human nature from all sides

What we value most in N's works is his brilliant/vivid style/ refined treatment of characters/ deep insight into human nature/ powers of psychological analysis/ fine sense of humor/ humanism and optimism/belief in human nature, etc.

The author gained his popularity as a short-story writer/playwright/essayist.

N's manner of writing is characterized by the sincerity of intonation and spontaneity of presentation

N's numerous novels have conquered the world by their intricate and absorbing plots.

The author manages to hold the reader's undivided attention from start to finish.

His success should be attributed to the fact that...

The author portrays the man against his social background class/ middle class and its responsibilities towards society.

Economy of expressive means and simplicity are typical of N.

The author's accuracy is most convincing.

The author possessed a keen and observant eye and in his best works he ridiculed

Philistinism, narrow-mindedness, hypocrisy, egotism, utilitarian approach to art, etc.

N's work is marred by cynicism and disbelief in human nature.

N. was a prolific writer.

N. is an incomparable story-teller. He writes with lucidity and almost ostentatious simplicity.