Algernon Charles Swinburne

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Definition
  1. Proper noun:
    • Algernon Charles Swinburne: An English poet, playwright, novelist, and critic who lived from 1837 to 1909. He is known for his mastery of poetic form, his lyrical and musical verse, and for themes that were often controversial in his time.
Usage
  • Proper noun:
    • The poetry of Algernon Charles Swinburne is celebrated for its rich sound patterns and rhythmic intensity.
    • Algernon Charles Swinburne was a contemporary of the Pre-Raphaelite artists and writers.
Advanced Usage
  • The name Algernon Charles Swinburne is often used metonymically to refer to his body of work or his distinctive poetic style.
    • The influence of Algernon Charles Swinburne can be seen in the early works of many 20th-century poets.
Variants and Related Words
  • Swinburne (noun): A common shortened form used to refer to the poet.
    • Scholars often debate the musicality in Swinburne's verse.
Synonyms
  • Poet: A maker of poems. (This is a general category, not a direct synonym for the person.)
  • Man of letters: A literary man; an author. (A general term for a literary figure.)
Related Phrases
  • Swinburnian (adjective): Characteristic of or resembling the style of Algernon Charles Swinburne.
    • The poem's lush, decadent imagery was distinctly Swinburnian.
Noun
  1. English poet (1837-1909)

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