Picaresque is an adjective describing a genre or style characterized by episodic, often humorous adventures of rogues or antiheroes, presented in a satirical or vivid, realistic manner. It conveys a sense of lively, worldly storytelling and social critique. The term implies a narrative tone that is brisk, colorful, and morally ambiguous, with episodic exploits rather than a tightly plotted arc.
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