Mallarme
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Definition
Proper noun A French poet associated with the Symbolist movement, known for his innovative use of free verse and his influential, often complex, body of work. He is a significant figure in 19th-century French literature.
Usage
This word is used as a proper noun to refer specifically to the historical person, the poet Stéphane Mallarmé. It is typically used in literary, academic, or artistic contexts.
Examples
- The poetry of Mallarmé is considered a cornerstone of French Symbolism.
- Scholars often analyze Mallarmé's use of language and silence.
- His famous work "L'Après-midi d'un faune" inspired Claude Debussy's musical composition.
Advanced Usage
- Mallarméan (adjective): Pertaining to or characteristic of Stéphane Mallarmé or his style, especially its difficulty, suggestiveness, and focus on the pure idea.
- The writer's Mallarméan prose was elusive and richly layered with meaning.
Variants and Related Words
- Symbolism: The literary movement with which Mallarmé is primarily associated.
- Free verse: A form of poetry without regular meter or rhyme, which Mallarmé helped pioneer.
Synonyms
- Stéphane Mallarmé (full name). There are no true synonyms for a proper noun referring to a unique individual.
Different Meanings
As a proper noun, "Mallarmé" refers exclusively to the poet. It does not have other general meanings in English.
Noun
- French symbolist poet noted for his free verse (1842-1898)