Almost all I’ve seen so far about purple prose has been people expressing dislike for it, claiming it makes the writer seem amateurish and quite pretentious. But, honestly, sometimes you read a book for fun, and at other times, you just need to fully immerse yourself in the atmosphere and appreciate all the beautiful words and descriptions. I’m both, actually.
I’m excited to hear your opinion.
by drowninginpoetry
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When reading? It can get very dull, very quickly.
But I think it’s an *excellent* writing exercise to not only keep one grounded, but to test the limits of one’s vocabulary.
Much 18th and 19th century literature is unduly floral in this manner. Makes it hard to read the classics, sometimes.
…and when purple melts its way into blue? Well, *you* try reading the Marquis de Sade and see how far you get.
Sometimes it’s good, because it gets me to slow down while reading and appreciate what’s going on.
Other times it can get very dull.