Conceptismo is a literary movement of the Baroque period of Portuguese and Spanish literature. It began in the late 16th century and lasted through the 17th century. Conceptismo is characterized by a rapid rhythm, directness, simple vocabulary, witty metaphors, and wordplay. In this style, multiple meanings are conveyed in a very concise manner, a...
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(from Spanish concepto, `literary conceit`), in Spanish literature, an affectation of style cultivated by essayists, especially satirists, in the ... [3 related articles]
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