silva
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A collection of short poems and other pieces
- noun
- /ˈsɪlvə/
- Literature
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silva
- The poet published a new silva that includes several touching sonnets and reflections on nature.
Examples
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In her latest collection, the author presents a silva filled with diverse themes ranging from love to loss.
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His anthology of silva features works from various poets and showcases a rich variety of styles.
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The global fame of Brazilian racing driver Ayrton Senna da Silva is a prime example of the reach of the sport.
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There's one in the very first movie: Crab Key, the Jamaican base of Dr. No, and Skyfall introduces an unnamed island off the coast of Macau, Raul Silva's sanctuary.
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Synonyms
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8.1
A book of short poems and stories by different writers
focuses more on mostly poems across various subjects
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Etymology
Silva is also used for a mixed collection of short poems or pieces because people imagined a 'forest' of different small works, many pieces like many trees. So a literary silva is a varied 'forest' of short pieces.