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gustavian
adj 1noun 1
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2GUSTAVIAN + NOUN
clock, writer
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adj
1
Pertaining to the era of King Gustav III of Sweden, e.g. its furniture style, and to the Gustavians.
When a Gustavian writer translated or adapted a play, his work was influenced by a variety of factors. If he wrote for Dramatiska teatern, he must take into account the king’s translation policy at which I hinted earlier, a policy which sometimes led to translations being camouflaged as originals.
A Gustavian clock ticktocked on the carved marble mantelpiece.
noun
1
A loyalist supporting King Gustav III of Sweden.
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When a Gustavian writer translated or adapted a play, his work was influenced by a variety of factors. If he wrote for Dramatiska teatern, he must take into account the king’s translation policy at wh
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A Gustavian clock ticktocked on the carved marble mantelpiece.
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