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arcadianism — ̷ ̷ˈ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷əˌnizəm noun ( s) Usage: often capitalized 1. : adoption or affectation of conduct or dress imitative of or suggestive of that depicted in arcadian literature 2. : the use of arcadian literary conventions in writing … Useful english dictionary
Arcadian — Arcadianism, n. Arcadianly, adv. /ahr kay dee euhn/, adj. 1. of Arcadia. 2. rural, rustic, or pastoral, esp. suggesting simple, innocent contentment. n. 3. a native of Arcadia. 4. the dialect of ancient Greek spoken in Arcadia. [1580 90;… … Universalium
Roman Academies — Roman Academies † Catholic Encyclopedia ► Roman Academies The Italian Renaissance at its apogee [from the close of the Western Schism (1418) to the middle of the sixteenth century] found two intellectual centres, Florence and Rome.… … Catholic encyclopedia
Brazilian literature — Introduction the body of written works produced in the Portuguese language in Brazil. Colonial period Brazil was claimed for Portugal in 1500 and was named for the land s first export product, pau brasil (brazilwood), trade in which… … Universalium
Agrarianism — has two common meanings. The first meaning refers to a social philosophy or political philosophy which values rural society as superior to urban society, the independent farmer as superior to the paid worker, and sees farming as a way of life… … Wikipedia
Academy of Arcadia — The Academy of Arcadia or Academy of Arcadians (Italian official name: Pontificia Accademia degli Arcadi) was an Italian literary academy founded in Rome during 1690. HistoryThe beginnings of the Arcadian Academy date to February, 1656, when a… … Wikipedia
Basílio da Gama — (São João del Rei, April 10, 1740 mdash; Lisbon, July 31, 1795) was a Brazilian author with a Portuguese father and Brazilian born mother. He was a member of the Society of Jesus until the order was disbanded and was later accused of Jansenism.… … Wikipedia
O Uraguai — Uraguai redirects here. For the South American country, see Uruguay. O Uraguai (1769) is an epic poem by the Brazilian writer Basílio da Gama. This poem is a noted example of the Arcadianism and Indianism in Brazilian Literature O Uraguai is the… … Wikipedia
arcadian — n. & adj. n. an idealized peasant or country dweller, esp. in poetry. adj. simple and poetically rural. Derivatives: Arcadianism n. Etymology: L Arcadius f. Gk Arkadia mountain district in Peloponnese … Useful english dictionary
Arcadian — n. & adj. n. an idealized peasant or country dweller, esp. in poetry. adj. simple and poetically rural. Derivatives: Arcadianism n. Etymology: L Arcadius f. Gk Arkadia mountain district in Peloponnese … Useful english dictionary
