Definition of "lyrism" [lyr•ism]

• Lyricism. (noun)

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• "In his strictly secular pieces Calderon has succeeded rather by virtue of his lyrism, which is undoubtedly of transcedent quality, than because of any considerable dramatic ingenuity of his own."
• "The “lyrism” of these songs seems more considered."
• "Calderón defies rivalry: his intense devotion, his subtle intelligence, his sublime lyrism all combine to produce such marvels of allegorical poetry as"