Defoe
Definition
Proper noun: - Daniel Defoe: An English writer, journalist, and pamphleteer, best known for his pioneering works of fiction, most notably Robinson Crusoe. He is considered one of the founders of the English novel.
Usage Examples
- Proper noun:
- We studied the works of Defoe in our literature class.
- Defoe's Moll Flanders provides a vivid portrayal of 18th-century London.
Advanced Usage
- "Defoean" (adjective): Characteristic of or resembling the style, themes, or realism found in the works of Daniel Defoe.
- The novel's detailed, first-person narrative has a distinctly Defoean quality.
Variants and Related Words
- Defoean (adj): Pertaining to Daniel Defoe or his literary style.
- Crusoe, Robinson Crusoe (n): The protagonist and title of Defoe's most famous novel, often used to refer to the novel itself or situations of isolation and self-reliance.
Synonyms
- Author of Robinson Crusoe: A descriptive synonym referencing his most famous work.
- The English novelist: A general term identifying his primary occupation and nationality.
Related Idioms and Phrases
- "A Robinson Crusoe situation": An idiom derived from Defoe's work, describing a scenario of being stranded or forced to be self-sufficient, often on a deserted island.
- After the power outage, with no help available, it felt like a Robinson Crusoe situation.
Noun
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English writer remembered particularly for his novel about Robinson Crusoe (1660-1731)
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