Franz Werfel
Definition
Proper noun: * Franz Werfel: An Austrian-Bohemian novelist, playwright, and poet who later became a United States writer. He is known for his works exploring themes of faith, humanity, and social justice.
Usage
- Proper noun:
- The novel "The Forty Days of Musa Dagh" by Franz Werfel is a powerful historical account.
- Scholars often study Franz Werfel's literary response to the rise of Nazism.
Advanced Usage
- As a subject of study: Refers to the author's life, works, or literary significance.
- The conference included a panel discussion on Franz Werfel and German Expressionism.
Variants and Related Words
- Werfelian (adj): Pertaining to or characteristic of Franz Werfel or his works.
- The play exhibited a Werfelian concern with spiritual redemption.
Synonyms
- Author, Novelist, Playwright: General terms for a writer, which describe Werfel's professions.
Related Phrases/Contexts
- "The Song of Bernadette": The title of one of Franz Werfel's most famous novels, which tells the story of Saint Bernadette Soubirous.
- Werfel wrote "The Song of Bernadette" after making a vow in Lourdes.
- Emigré writer: A writer who leaves their native country for political reasons. Werfel fled Europe during World War II.
- As an emigré writer, Franz Werfel's later works were shaped by his exile.
Noun
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United States writer (1890-1945)
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