Parnassian
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Relating to poetry that uses careful form and controlled feeling
- adjective
- /pɑrˈnæs.i.ən/
- Literature
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parnasiano
- The poet's latest collection showcases his Parnassian style, emphasizing structure and classical themes.
Examples
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His Parnassian sensibility is evident in the meticulous rhyme schemes and elevated language of his verses.
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Second, Swinburne is also practicing his Parnassian poetics in which "rhyme," understood here as anagrams, comes to have desire, "cunning," and "craft," and, as much as the poet, is the engine of versification.
Academic text (2017) -
Many critics admire her Parnassian approach to poetry, as it reflects a strong commitment to form and tradition.
How Formal
Surface Forms
Parnassian positive
Morphology
Etymology
Parnassian comes from Mount Parnassus in Greece, said to be the home of the Muses, who inspire poets. So Parnassian means 'connected to poetry' and often suggests a classical, careful style.