Dorothy Sayers
Definition
Proper noun: - Dorothy L. Sayers: An English writer, renowned for her contributions to detective fiction and her scholarly work on Christian theology and medieval literature. She is best known for creating the aristocratic amateur detective Lord Peter Wimsey.
Usage
- Proper noun:
- Dorothy Sayers is considered one of the "Queens of Crime" of the Golden Age of detective fiction.
- The novels of Dorothy Sayers often feature intricate plots and well-developed characters.
- Dorothy Sayers also translated Dante's Divine Comedy.
Advanced Usage
- "Sayersian" (adj): Pertaining to or characteristic of the works or style of Dorothy L. Sayers.
- The novel had a very Sayersian feel, with its witty dialogue and complex mystery.
Variants and Related Words
- Dorothy L. Sayers: The full form of her name, often used in formal or academic contexts.
- Lord Peter Wimsey: The fictional detective created by Dorothy Sayers.
Synonyms
- Author: A writer of a book, article, or report.
- Novelist: A person who writes novels.
- Detective writer: A writer specializing in detective fiction.
Related Phrases
- Golden Age of Detective Fiction: The period between the two World Wars when classic detective fiction flourished, with which Sayers is closely associated.
Noun
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English writer of detective fiction (1893-1957)
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