Harriet Wilson
Definition
Proper noun: - Harriet Wilson: An American author, recognized as the first African American to publish a novel in the United States. Her work is a significant milestone in American literary history.
Usage
- Proper noun:
- Scholars study the life and work of Harriet Wilson.
- "Our Nig" is the novel written by Harriet Wilson.
Advanced Usage
- Historical and literary context: The name "Harriet Wilson" is primarily used in academic, historical, and literary discussions concerning 19th-century American literature, African American studies, and the history of the novel.
- The conference included a panel on the rediscovery of Harriet Wilson's narrative.
Variants and Related Words
- Our Nig: The full title of her novel is . This is the related primary literary work.
- H. E. Wilson: An initialism sometimes associated with the author.
Synonyms
- Author: A general term for a writer of a book.
- Novelist: A writer of novels.
Note: As a unique personal name, there are no direct synonyms. The synonyms provided relate to her profession.
Noun
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author of the first novel by an African American that was published in the United States (1808-1870)
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