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Belles Lettres (Noun)

Meaning

Creative writing valued for esthetic content.

Classification

Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.

Examples

  • Critics have long placed her novels in the tradition of belles-lettres, emphasizing their elegance and style over their plot structure.
  • The literary movement that began in the early 19th century focused on belles-lettres, cultivating a refined appreciation for beautiful language.
  • At the university, she discovered a passion for belles-lettres, which guided her to write lyrical poetry that celebrated the human experience.
  • In the world of belles-lettres, ornate sentences and vivid descriptions were not simply stylistic choices but the very essence of great literature.
  • Her writing belongs to the tradition of belles-lettres, characterized by its precision, refinement, and dedication to the artistic possibilities of the language.

Synonyms

  • Belles-lettres

Hypernyms

  • Literary Composition
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