What does concettism mean?
Concettism means The use of concetti (witty turns of phrase)..
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Pronunciation varies by accent · noun
The use of concetti (witty turns of phrase)..
There are those who think that, if mere concettism be a part of poetry, Quarles is as great a poet as Cowley or George Herbert, Vaughan or Withers.
Use concettism when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Concettism means The use of concetti (witty turns of phrase)..
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There are those who think that, if mere concettism be a part of poetry, Quarles is as great a poet as Cowley or George Herbert, Vaughan or Withers.
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