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culteranismo

culteranismo

9.9
A fancy style of Spanish poetry that is hard to understand and uses classical references
  • noun
  • Literature
: culteranismo
  • 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

  • Critics often cite Gongora as the master of culteranismo due to his elaborate use of language and allusions.

  • The poet's work is a prime example of culteranismo, showcasing intricate syntax and classical references.

  • Understanding culteranismo requires familiarity with its complex language and rich classical influences.

Synonyms

Gongorismo
vsculteranismo
  • Literature
9.9

A Spanish poetic style that uses many Latin words, long difficult sentences and mentions Greek and Roman stories

is the specific Spanish label for this Baroque poetic style
Gongorism
vsculteranismo
  • Literature
9.9

A fancy, showy style of writing with complex images and long, complicated sentences

focuses more on classical allusions and Latinized syntax than the linked term

Surface Forms

culteranismo singular
culteranismos plural

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.