What is this ~れ verb form used in the middle of the sentence? Is it ~られて/~れて without the て?


I saw this sentence in a light novel.

> 浮遊感に穏やかに **包まれ** 、玉響の安息。

What is this verb form 「包まれ」? It looks like it's supposed to be 「包まれて」but with
the て dropped. I've seen this form every now and then, but I haven't been able
to find an explanation.

Could someone explain what it means and when this is used? Is this a
conjugation used for dramatic written Japanese or songs or writing in general?
Is its meaning the same as the ~れて form or does it have a completely different
meaning?




It is a te-form of 包まれる = 包む + れる.

To me, it is the same as 包まれて, but using 包まれ is more literary. Using te-form
alone is called 連用中止法 (see [this](https://nihongokyoshi-
net.com/2018/12/06/jlptn3-grammar-renyoochuushi/) for example). Generally it
gives a succinct impression. As such, it goes well with the noun ending (安息)
here.




It is a te-form of 包まれる = 包む + れる.

To me, it is the same as 包まれて, but using 包まれ is more literary. Using te-form
alone is called 連用中止法 (see [this](https://nihongokyoshi-
net.com/2018/12/06/jlptn3-grammar-renyoochuushi/) for example). Generally it
gives a succinct impression. As such, it goes well with the noun ending (安息)
here.

