culteranismo
- noun
- Literature
- Such images appear again in the "Fabula de Piramo y Tisbe," in which Gongora places in relief the ambiguity of poetic language by parodying both Ovid's style and his own culteranismo.
Examples
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Critics often cite Gongora as the master of culteranismo due to his elaborate use of language and allusions.
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The poet's work is a prime example of culteranismo, showcasing intricate syntax and classical references.
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Understanding culteranismo requires familiarity with its complex language and rich classical influences.
Synonyms
A Spanish poetic style that uses many Latin words, long difficult sentences and mentions Greek and Roman stories
A fancy, showy style of writing with complex images and long, complicated sentences
Surface Forms
Etymology
The word culteranismo comes from the Spanish root cult- meaning 'cultured', the same root as English culture, and the ending -ismo meaning 'movement' or 'style'. So culteranismo names a 'cultured' and very decorated style of poetry, which explains why it describes complex Baroque verse full of classical references.
