Definition

1. Proper noun:
   • A person's name: Edgar Albert Guest was a United States journalist, born in England, who was particularly noted for his widely syndicated sentimental and homely verse. He lived from 1881 to 1959.

Usage

• This term is used exclusively as a proper noun to refer to the specific historical figure, the poet and journalist Edgar Albert Guest.
• It is typically used in biographical, literary, or historical contexts.

Examples of Usage

• Proper noun:
  • The library has a collection of poems by Edgar Albert Guest.
  • Edgar Albert Guest's work was known for its optimistic and accessible style.

Advanced Usage

• The name is often cited in discussions about early 20th-century popular American poetry and newspaper columnists.
• His style is sometimes described as "homespun" or "hearthside" verse.

Variants and Related Words

• E. A. Guest: A common abbreviated form of his name.
• Guest, Edgar A.: A standard cataloging form of the name.

Synonyms

• Poet-journalist: A descriptive term for his dual profession, though not a direct synonym for his name.
• Newspaper poet: A term describing the medium in which he was most famous.

Related Phrases and Idioms

Noun

1. United States journalist (born in England) noted for his syndicated homey verse (1881-1959)