Edward Franklin Albeen
Definition
Proper noun * Edward Franklin Albee: An American dramatist and playwright, born in 1928, known for his challenging and often absurdist works that explore themes of illusion, cruelty, and the human condition.
Usage Examples
- Proper noun:
- The play Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? is the most famous work by Edward Franklin Albee.
- Edward Franklin Albee won three Pulitzer Prizes for Drama during his career.
- Scholars often study the works of Edward Franklin Albee to understand mid-20th century American theater.
Advanced Usage
- The name Edward Franklin Albee is often used metonymically to refer to a style of intense, psychologically probing American drama.
- The production had a distinct Edward Franklin Albee feel, with its sharp dialogue and domestic tension.
Variants and Related Words
- Albee: A common shortened form of the surname.
- Tickets for the Albee play sold out quickly.
Synonyms
- Playwright
- Dramatist
Related Idioms
- An Albee-esque scene: Describes a social situation characterized by bitter, witty dialogue, emotional cruelty, and the unraveling of illusions among characters, typically in a domestic setting.
- Their dinner party turned into an Albee-esque scene of accusations and revelations.
Noun
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United States dramatist (1928-)
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