#124 baroque

baroque- a style of architecture and decorative art that flourished throughout Europe from the late 16th to the early 18th century, characterized by extensive ornamentation; 17th century style of music with similar ornamentation

- from Italian barroco, probably from the name of Federigo Barocci (1528-1612), Italian painter of the style

Framed in baroque descriptive passages that can go on for several pages, Marai's stories revel in their mid-century feel and contemporary undercurrents.

The singer's libretto was by turns gentle and nightmarishly baroque.

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