john lyly

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john lyly

John Lyly writes at his desk with a quill and ink.

Definition

Proper noun: - John Lyly: An English writer of the Elizabethan era, renowned for his highly ornate, elaborate, and witty prose style. He was a significant figure in the development of English prose and drama.

Examples of Usage
  • Proper noun:
    • The novel's euphuistic dialogue was clearly influenced by the works of John Lyly.
    • Scholars often study John Lyly to understand the transition from medieval to Renaissance literary styles.
Advanced Usage
  • Euphuism: This term is directly derived from John Lyly's style. It refers to an excessively elaborate and artificial style of writing or speaking, characterized by balanced antitheses, alliteration, and far-fetched similes, often from classical mythology and natural history.
    • The politician's speech was criticized for its tedious euphuism.
Variants and Related Words
  • Euphues (Proper noun): The title character and name of John Lyly's most famous works, (1578) and (1580). The literary style "euphuism" is named after this character.
  • Euphuistic (Adjective): Describing language or style that resembles that of John Lyly; overly ornate and artificial.
    • The letter was written in a deliberately euphuistic manner.
Synonyms
  • Writer, Author, Prose Stylist, Dramatist.
Related Phrases
  • Lyly's influence: A phrase used in literary criticism to denote the impact of John Lyly's ornate style on later Elizabethan literature.
    • The courtly language in the play shows Lyly's influence.
john lyly

John Lyly writes at his desk with a quill and ink.

Noun
  1. English writer noted for his elaborate style (1554-1606)

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