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Literary notes about sance (AI summary)

In literature, the term "sance" has been notably used to convey a sense of affected refinement and ironic social commentary. For instance, Mark Twain employs it in the name Sir Breuse Sance Pite in A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court, where the inclusion of "sance" lends an air of pompous distinction that is subtly critiqued by the narrative's tone [1]. This usage reflects the author's broader satirical approach, using language not only to construct memorable characters but also to question and parody established social hierarchies and conventions.
  1. Not that she felt any personal interest in the matter, but she thought it disrespectful to Sir Breuse Sance Pite.
    — from A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court by Mark Twain

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