Rowleian

adj

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Definitions

Adjective

1
Of or pertaining to the literary style and characters of plays by William Rowley (ca1585-1626), English playright.
"The style of which is neither Rowleian nor Shakespearean but a particular blending of both."
2
Of or pertaining to the work of (fictional) poet Thomas Rowley, a pseudonym of Thomas Chatterton (1752-1770), English poet.
"Mr. Tyrwhitt's book on the Rowleian controversy, which is reckoned completely victorious, are all the novelties I have seen since I left town."

Example

"The style of which is neither Rowleian nor Shakespearean but a particular blending of both."

Etymology

From Rowley + -ian.

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