mock-heroic

• Substantiv, das einen satirischen literarischen Stil oder ein Werk bezeichnet, das die erhabene, feierliche Art der heroischen Dichtung oder des Epos nachahmt, um eine komische oder kritische Wirkung zu erzielen.

A noun referring to a satirical literary style or work that imitates the grand, elevated manner of heroic poetry or epic for comic or critical effect.

1. Satirical imitation of heroic verseC2formalart

   A literary work that uses the style and conventions of epic or heroic poetry to treat trivial or ridiculous subjects, often for satirical effect.

   Mock-heroisch

   • Alexander Pope's 'The Rape of the Lock' is a famous example of mock-heroic.
   • The poem employs mock-heroic language to describe a petty quarrel.
   • In mock-heroic fashion, the author compares a lost button to the fall of Troy.