noun
- poems or songs in which the author retracts or contradicts something said in an earlier work
Usage: literary; plural form of palinode
Examples
- The poet wrote several palinodes to correct the harsh criticisms in his earlier verses.
- Ancient Greek literature contains famous palinodes where authors reversed their previous statements.
- Her collection included palinodes that showed her evolving perspective on love.
- The scholar studied palinodes as examples of literary self-correction.
- These palinodes demonstrate the author’s willingness to admit error.
- The palinodes revealed how the writer’s views had changed over time.