Athol Fugard

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Definition

Proper noun: - A South African playwright and actor: Athol Fugard is a specific person, a renowned dramatist, novelist, and actor from South Africa. His work is internationally celebrated for its profound exploration of human relationships under the system of apartheid.

Usage Examples
  • Proper noun:
    • The plays of Athol Fugard are studied in literature courses around the world.
    • We saw a powerful production of "Master Harold... and the Boys" by Athol Fugard.
    • Athol Fugard not only wrote but also often acted in his own early works.
Advanced Usage
  • Referring to a body of work: The name "Athol Fugard" can be used metonymically to refer to his collective literary output or its thematic concerns.
    • The theater festival featured an entire season dedicated to Athol Fugard.
    • Her thesis analyzes the themes of guilt and redemption in Athol Fugard.
Variants and Related Words
  • Fugardian (adj): Characteristic of or resembling the themes, style, or settings found in Athol Fugard's plays.
    • The film had a Fugardian intensity in its portrayal of social injustice.
Synonyms
  • Dramatist: A writer of plays.
  • Playwright: A person who writes plays.
Related Phrases
  • A Fugard play: A common phrase used to identify a drama written by him.
    • Attending a Fugard play is always a thought-provoking experience.
Noun
  1. South African playwright whose plays feature the racial tensions in South Africa during apartheid (born in 1932)

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