gongorism

• Schwülstig-gekünstelter, überladener Stil in der spanischen Literatur des Barock, benannt nach dem Dichter Luis de Góngora y Argote und gekennzeichnet durch gezierte, dunkle und bilderreiche Sprache. Allgemein auch ein übertrieben manirierter, preziöser Sprachstil.

An affected elegance of style in Spanish literature, introduced by the poet Gongora, characterized by elaborate and ornate language.

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1. Affected literary styleC2formal

   An ornate and deliberately intricate literary style characterized by excessive elegance, elaborate metaphors, and complex syntax, inspired by the works of the Spanish poet Luis de Góngora.

   Gongorismus

   • His poetry was heavily influenced by Gongorism, making it dense and difficult to read.
   • The critic dismissed the novel as mere Gongorism, full of artificial wit.
   • She studied the evolution of Gongorism in 17th-century Spanish literature.
   • Many modern poets reject Gongorism in favor of more direct expression.

   Synonymeeuphuismpreciosity

   Antonymeclaritynaturalnessplainnesssimplicity