Historical Figures In Literature

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noun a lyric poet or musician who sang or recited songs of love and chivalry in the Middle Ages

  • The troubadour performed a beautiful ballad at the royal court.
  • Did you catch the troubadour's set at the local tavern last night?
  • That troubadour is really killing it with their music!
  • She was a troubadour of storytelling, weaving tales that captivated all who listened.

adjective relating to or characteristic of the works of Dante Alighieri, an Italian poet known for his Divine Comedy

  • The poet's use of Dantean imagery in his work reflects his deep admiration for the Italian writer.
  • I never really understood the Dantean references in that book, but it sounded cool.
  • That party was straight up Dantean, with all the drama and chaos going on.
  • Her journey through the difficult times was like a Dantean descent into hell, but she emerged stronger in the end.