Definition: Dullardism is a literary genre that originated in the United Kingdom during the 19th century and has since gained popularity worldwide. It emerged as a response to the prevailing literary trends of the time, which were characterized by over-simplified depictions of characters and settings. The term "dullardism" refers to the idea that characters are overly simplistic or superficial in their portrayal. The genre was popularized by authors such as Charles Dickens, who often depicted his characters with exaggerated facial
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