The distinctive style of writing and language characteristic of Thomas Carlyle, often marked by complexity, invented words, and intense philosophical expression.
From 'Carlyle' plus '-ese' (English suffix meaning 'the language or style of'). Emerged as a critical term to describe his unique and often deliberately obscure writing style.
Victorian readers found Carlyle's writing so puzzling that 'Carlylese' became a recognized term for incomprehensible writing—yet his most devoted followers believed his difficulty concealed deep wisdom!
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