Stendhal syndrome

== English == === Etymology === Named after the 19th-century French author Stendhal (Marie-Henri Beyle), who described such an experience in his book Naples and Florence: A Journey from Milan to Reggio. === Noun === Stendhal syndrome (uncountable) A psychosomatic disorder, with rapid heartbeat, dizziness, fainting, etc., when a person is exposed to an experience of great personal significance, particularly viewing artworks. ==== Synonyms ==== Florence syndrome