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belletristic


Meanings
  • The study and appreciation of literature, especially that of a high artistic value.

    - "She had a deep interest in belletristic literature, especially the works of Jane Austen."
    - "He spent hours reading belletristic novels, each one transporting him to a world of beauty and imagination."

Rhymes
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Belletristic , metaphysic , poetic , acoustic.
Homophones
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  1. Belletristic () :

  2. Bellicose () :


Variants
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belle-lettrist , belle-lettristic , belle-lettrists , belletrist , belletristic , belletrists
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{"term"=>"Novel", "description"=>"A long and complex narrative work of fiction, typically exploring the experiences and emotions of characters in depth."}, {"term"=>"Poem", "description"=>"A literary work of art, typically composed of a series of lines and stanzas, and expressing ideas, emotions, or themes through the use of language, imagery, and form."}


Etymology
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The word belletristic comes from the French word belletristique, which means 'pertaining to letters or learning'. The word was popularized in English during the 19th century.


Related Concepts
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  1. Literature: The body of written works produced by a particular culture, language, or time period, and reflecting the artistic, intellectual, and emotional achievements of that culture, language, or time period.

  2. Art: The human expression of creativity, skill, and imagination, often in the form of visual or performative works, and designed to evoke emotions, ideas, or experiences in the viewer or audience.

  3. Criticism: The process of analyzing, evaluating, and interpreting the artistic, literary, or intellectual merits of a particular work of art, literature, or thought, and expressing the results of that analysis, evaluation, and interpretation in the form of written or spoken words, or in the form of visual or performative works.


Culture
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Belletristic literature has played a significant role in shaping the cultural landscape of various societies throughout history. From the works of classical authors such as Homer, Virgil, and Dante Alighieri, to the novels and poems of modern authors such as Jane Austen, Charles Dickens, and William Shakespeare, belletristic literature has been a source of inspiration, education, and entertainment for generations of readers around the world.

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