Belletrist: meaning, definitions and examples

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belletrist

 

[ bษ›lษ›trษชst ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

literature, writing

A belletrist is a writer of belles-lettres, which refers to literature that is esteemed for its aesthetic qualities rather than its informational content. Belletrists often focus on fiction and imaginative literature, crafting beautiful narratives that resonate with readers on an emotional level. This term can also denote authors who engage in the art of prose, poetry, or essays that are characterized by their style and expressiveness, rather than technical or scholarly approach.

Synonyms

fiction writer, literary artist, novelist.

Examples of usage

  • Many belletrists explore themes of love and loss in their works.
  • The belletrist penned a stunning novel that captivated audiences.
  • Famous belletrists often receive critical acclaim for their unique storytelling.

Translations

Translations of the word "belletrist" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น beltrista

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเคพเคนเคฟเคคเฅเคฏเค•เคพเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Belletrist

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ penulis sastra

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฑะตะปะตั‚ั€ะธัั‚

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ beletrysta

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ™ใƒฌใƒˆใƒชใ‚นใƒˆ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท belletriste

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ belletrista

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท belletrist

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฒจ๋ ˆํŠธ๋ฆฌ์ŠคํŠธ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูƒุงุชุจ ุฃุฏุจ ุฌู…ูŠู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ beletrista

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ beletrista

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็พŽๆ–‡ไฝœๅฎถ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ beletrist

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ belletristi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑะตะปะปะตั‚ั€ะธัั‚

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ‘แƒ”แƒšแƒ”แƒขแƒ แƒ˜แƒกแƒขแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ belletrist

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ belletrista

Etymology

The term 'belletrist' originates from the French word 'belles-lettres', which means 'beautiful letters'. This phrase was used to describe a category of literature that values aesthetic beauty over utilitarian writing. The usage of 'belletrist' in English can be traced back to the 19th century when literary movements began to distinguish between functional writing and art for artโ€™s sake. Initially, it was used in a broad sense to encompass various forms of literary expression but has since become more specialized to refer to writers who focus specifically on fiction and poetic prose intended for entertainment and aesthetic enjoyment.