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Feuilletonist

feuilletonist; cultural essayist

noun foy-ye-to-NIST Rare
Communication Media

Origin: from French feuilleton

Usage Note

Feuilletonist is a journalist who writes for the Feuilleton — the arts, culture, and ideas section of a German-language newspaper. The Feuilletonist blends reporting with literary essay style and personal voice. The German Feuilleton tradition (distinct from the mere listings page) is highly regarded as a form of cultural criticism.

Examples

"Als Feuilletonist schrieb er elegante Essays über zeitgenössische Literatur und Stadtkultur."

Natural Translation

As a feuilletonist he wrote elegant essays on contemporary literature and urban culture.

Literal Translation

As feuilletonist wrote he elegant essays about contemporary literature and city-culture.

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