"Parnassianism" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From Parnassian + -ism. Etymology templates: {{affix|en|Parnassian|-ism}} Parnassian + -ism Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} Parnassianism (uncountable)
  1. (literature) A French literary style which began during the positivist period of the 19th century. Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Literature Synonyms: Parnassism

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