Dekker

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Definition

Proper noun: - Thomas Dekker: An English dramatist and pamphleteer of the late Elizabethan and early Jacobean periods, known for his plays and prose works.

Usage
  • The works of Dekker often provide a vivid, satirical portrait of London life in the early 17th century.
  • Scholars study Dekker for his contributions to city comedy and his collaborations with other playwrights like Thomas Middleton.
Advanced Usage
  • Dekkerian (adj): Pertaining to or characteristic of the style or themes found in Thomas Dekker's writings.
    • The play's focus on the struggles of apprentices has a distinctly Dekkerian quality.
Variants and Related Words
  • Dekker, Decker: A common variant spelling of the surname.
  • Dramatist: A writer of plays.
  • Pamphleteer: A writer of pamphlets, often on controversial subjects.
Synonyms
  • Playwright
  • Author
Related Phrases and Contexts
  • Collaboration with Middleton: Refers to plays such as and , which Dekker co-wrote.
  • The Shoemaker's Holiday: One of Dekker's most famous and enduring solo plays, a festive city comedy.
Noun
  1. English dramatist and pamphleteer (1572-1632)

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