Quote by Cyril Connolly, Enemies of Promi

I shall christen this style the Mandarin, since it is beloved by literary pundits. It is the style of all the writers whose tendency is to make their language convey more than they mean to and more than they feel. It is the style of most artists and all humbug.

I shall christen this style the Mandarin, since it is belove

Summary

This quote highlights a writing style referred to as the Mandarin style. The term Mandarin is used to represent writers who strive to impress literary scholars by making their language appear more profound and expressive than intended or felt. The quote further suggests that this style is commonly adopted by artists and individuals who engage in deception or pretentiousness. Essentially, the Mandarin style is characterized by overly embellished and exaggerated language, serving to impress rather than honestly communicate meaning or emotion.

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By Cyril Connolly, Enemies of Promi

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