Stendhal
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Definition
- Proper noun:
- A French writer: Stendhal is the pen name of Marie-Henri Beyle, a 19th-century French writer renowned for pioneering the psychological analysis of characters in his novels.
Usage Examples
- Proper noun:
- We are studying the works of Stendhal in my literature class.
- Stendhal's novel "The Red and the Black" is considered a masterpiece of psychological realism.
Advanced Usage
- "Stendhalian" (adjective): Relating to or characteristic of Stendhal or his works, particularly the intense psychological introspection.
- The novel's Stendhalian depth of character analysis fascinated the critics.
- "Stendhal syndrome": A psychosomatic condition involving rapid heartbeat, dizziness, and confusion when an individual is exposed to an overwhelming amount of art or beauty.
- She experienced a moment of Stendhal syndrome when standing before Michelangelo's David.
Variants and Related Words
- Beyle, Marie-Henri: The real name of the author who wrote under the pseudonym Stendhal.
Synonyms
- Novelist: A writer of novels.
- Author: A writer of a book, article, or report.
Related Phrases
- Psychological realism: A literary technique practiced by Stendhal, focusing on the interior motives and thoughts of characters.
Noun
- French writer whose novels were the first to feature psychological analysis of the character (1783-1842)