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idyllor idylIn literature, a simple descriptive work in poetry or prose that deals with rustic life or pastoral scenes or suggests a mood of peace and contentment. Idylls have taken varying forms, from the eclogue to the long narrative poem treating an epic, romantic, or tragic theme (such as Alfred Tennyson's “Idylls of the King”). idyll (sometimes US), idyl 1. a poem or prose work describing an idealized rural life, pastoral scenes, etc. 2. any simple narrative or descriptive piece in poetry or prose 3. a piece of music with a calm or pastoral character How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Idyll means a short poem about some simple and beautiful subject. "Our little idyll," he said, "seems to be the sport and buffet of every one. An occasional fireman passed, watching over their melancholy idyll from afar. |
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