E. L. Doctorow

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Definition
  1. Proper noun:
    • E. L. Doctorow: A United States novelist, born in 1931. The name refers to the specific American author known for his historical fiction.
Usage
  • The name "E. L. Doctorow" is used to refer to the author himself or his body of literary work.
  • It functions as a proper noun and is typically not modified.
Examples
  • Proper noun:
    • I am reading a novel by E. L. Doctorow.
    • E. L. Doctorow won the National Book Award for his novel "World's Fair".
    • The lecture focused on the historical themes in E. L. Doctorow's writing.
Advanced Usage
  • The initials "E. L." stand for "Edgar Lawrence." The full name is sometimes used in formal or biographical contexts.
    • Edgar Lawrence Doctorow was known for blending history and fiction.
Variants and Related Words
  • Doctorovian (adj): Pertaining to or characteristic of E. L. Doctorow's literary style or themes.
    • The novel's Doctorovian narrative revisits pivotal moments in American history.
Synonyms
  • Author
  • Novelist
  • Writer
Related Idioms or Phrases
  • While there are no common idioms using the name, it is often associated with phrases like:
    • In the style of Doctorow: Written in a manner reminiscent of his historical fiction technique.
      • The new book is written in the style of Doctorow.
Noun
  1. United States novelist (born in 1931)