Definition

Proper noun: * James Thomas Harris: The full name of an Irish writer, better known by his pen name Frank Harris. He is primarily noted for his controversial multi-volume autobiography, which is characterized by its sexually explicit content and is considered by many to be factually unreliable.

Usage

• Proper noun:
  • The biography explored the complex life of James Thomas Harris, the man behind the infamous persona of Frank Harris.
  • Scholars often compare the accounts in the autobiography of James Thomas Harris with historical records to separate fact from fiction.

Advanced Usage

• The name James Thomas Harris is most commonly used in formal biographical or academic contexts to refer to the historical person, distinguishing him from his literary alter ego, "Frank Harris," which is the name used for his published works and public persona.

Variants and Related Words

• Frank Harris (noun): The pen name and public identity of James Thomas Harris, used as the authorial name for his writings.
  • The book "My Life and Loves" was published under the name Frank Harris.

Synonyms

• Frank Harris

Notes on Meaning

• The primary meaning of James Thomas Harris is as the legal birth name of the writer Frank Harris. It carries a more formal and factual connotation than his pen name, which is associated directly with his literary output and scandalous reputation.

Noun

1. Irish writer noted for his sexually explicit but unreliable autobiography (1856-1931)