Byronism
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- noun
- /ˈbaɪrəˌnɪzəm/
- Literature
- But as Byronism swept through Europe, it gradually became a recurrent, recognizable literary type and finally an all-too-familiar cliché figure.
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Christensen also discusses the "packaging and sale of Byron, the poet's increasing resistance to the constraints of Byronism, and his eventual break with the commercial society that had made him its symbol."
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Many literary critics argue that Byronism has profoundly influenced modern poetry, particularly in its emotional intensity.
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The qualities of Byronism are evident in her poetry, which showcases themes of romanticism and deep melancholy.
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He often admired Byronism for its rebellious spirit and dramatic energy, which resonated with his own artistic ambitions.
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Etymology
The word Byronism comes from the name Byron, the famous English poet, plus the ending -ism which means 'style' or 'belief', like in romanticism. It points to Byron's mood and behavior—romantic passion, deep sadness, and bold rebellion—so Byronism means the moody, dramatic, and rebellious style or influence of that poet.