Dutch Leonard

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Definition
  1. Proper noun:
    • A pseudonym of an American author: "Dutch Leonard" refers to the pen name of Elmore John Leonard Jr., a United States writer renowned for his crime fiction and suspense thrillers. He was born in 1925.
Usage Examples
  • Proper noun:
    • I just finished a gripping novel by Dutch Leonard.
    • Dutch Leonard's books are known for their sharp dialogue and gritty realism.
Advanced Usage
  • The name "Dutch Leonard" is primarily used to refer to the author's body of work or his distinctive style within the crime fiction genre.
    • The film's dialogue had a real Dutch Leonard feel to it.
Variants and Related Words
  • Elmore Leonard: The author's full legal name, often used interchangeably with his pseudonym in literary contexts.
  • Leonardesque (adj): An informal term describing a style reminiscent of Dutch Leonard's writing, characterized by terse prose and morally ambiguous characters.
Synonyms
  • Crime writer: A general term for an author specializing in crime fiction.
  • Thriller author: A writer of suspenseful, exciting stories.
Notes on Meaning
  • It is important to distinguish this "Dutch Leonard" (the author Elmore Leonard) from other individuals with similar names, such as baseball players from earlier eras. The context will almost always be literary.
Noun
  1. United States writer of thrillers (born in 1925)

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