Gongorism
imitation of the ornate and intricate style of Góngora y Argote.
Origin of Gongorism
1Other words from Gongorism
- Gon·go·rist, noun
- Gon·go·ris·tic, adjective
Words Nearby Gongorism
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The same essay contains very useful information on Gongorism and other kinds of affected styles of the sixteenth century.
The English Novel in the Time of Shakespeare | J. J. JusserandAs a poet Faria y Sousa was nearly as prolific; but his poems are vitiated by the prevailing Gongorism of his time.
He was accused of 'Gongorism', and this piece is one somewhat of 'conviction'.
Minor Poets of the Caroline Period, Vol III | John Cleveland
British Dictionary definitions for Gongorism
/ (ˈɡɒŋɡəˌrɪzəm) /
an affected literary style characterized by intricate language and obscurity
an example of this
Origin of Gongorism
1Derived forms of Gongorism
- Gongorist, noun
- Gongoristic, adjective
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