Donald Barthelme
Definition
- Proper noun:
- Donald Barthelme: An American author known for writing short stories and novels that often incorporate surrealistic, postmodern, and experimental literary techniques. He was a significant figure in 20th-century American literature.
Examples of Usage
- Proper noun:
- The anthology includes a classic story by Donald Barthelme.
- Students of postmodern fiction often study the works of Donald Barthelme.
Advanced Usage
- "Barthelmesque" (adj): Characteristic of or resembling the style, themes, or techniques of Donald Barthelme's writing, such as fragmentation, irony, and surreal humor.
- The story's fragmented narrative and absurd dialogue felt distinctly Barthelmesque.
Variants and Related Words
- Barthelme (n): A common shorthand reference to the author Donald Barthelme.
- The course on metafiction will cover readings from Barth, Pynchon, and Barthelme.
Synonyms
- Author: writer, literary figure.
- Postmodernist: experimental writer, avant-garde author.
Related Phrases
- "In the tradition of Barthelme": Describing a work that follows or is influenced by Donald Barthelme's innovative literary style.
- Her short fiction, with its collage-like structure, is clearly in the tradition of Barthelme.
Noun
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United States author of sometimes surrealistic stories (1931-1989)
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