Gjellerup
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Definition
- Proper noun:
- A Danish novelist: Refers specifically to Karl Adolph Gjellerup (1857-1919), a Danish author who was a co-recipient of the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1917.
Usage Notes
- This word is used almost exclusively as a proper noun to refer to the historical figure Karl Gjellerup. It is not used in general contexts.
- When used, it typically appears in biographical, literary, or historical discussions.
Examples of Usage
- Proper noun:
- The works of Gjellerup were influential in Danish literature.
- Gjellerup shared the 1917 Nobel Prize with his compatriot Henrik Pontoppidan.
Advanced Usage
- The name may be used metonymically to refer to his collective body of work.
- Studying Gjellerup provides insight into early 20th-century Scandinavian thought.
Variants and Related Words
- Gjellerupian (adj): Pertaining to or characteristic of Gjellerup or his works. (This is a rare, derived form).
- The critic identified several Gjellerupian themes in the novel.
Synonyms
- Karl Gjellerup: The full name.
- Karl Adolph Gjellerup: The complete given name.
Notes on Meaning
- This term has a single, highly specific referent. It does not have multiple meanings or common figurative uses. Its usage is confined to the field of literary history.
Noun
- Danish novelist (1857-1919)