vers de société
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of vers de société
literally: society verse
Example Sentences
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It is difficult to define vers de société; in fact, the only way it can be described is through examples.
From Rhymes and Meters A Practical Manual for Versifiers by Horatio Winslow
Gentil Bernard, the Cardinal de Bernis, the Abbé Boufflers, and Dorat, were all writers of vers de société, the last being much the best.
From A Short History of French Literature by George Saintsbury
Prior's anapests well illustrate the appropriateness of the measure for light tripping effects, such as are sought vers de société.
From English Verse Specimens Illustrating its Principles and History by Raymond MacDonald Alden
On the other hand, the next specimen illustrates the use of the form for the light familiarity of vers de société and parody.
From English Verse Specimens Illustrating its Principles and History by Raymond MacDonald Alden
No attempt is made to reach the sublime, but serious vers de société is often written and is the more effective because of its contrasted setting.
From Rhymes and Meters A Practical Manual for Versifiers by Horatio Winslow
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