Jeffers
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Definition
Proper noun A surname, most notably referring to John Robinson Jeffers, an American poet.
Usage
This word is used almost exclusively as a proper noun to refer to the specific individual, John Robinson Jeffers. * The poetry of Jeffers often explores themes of inhumanism and the enduring beauty of the California coast. * The critic wrote a biography analyzing the life and works of Robinson Jeffers.
Advanced Usage
- Jeffers can be used attributively to describe things related to the poet or his work.
- The scholar gave a lecture on Jeffers' poetic style.
- They visited Tor House, the Jeffers residence in Carmel.
Variants and Related Words
- Jeffersian (adjective): Characteristic of or resembling the style or themes of Robinson Jeffers.
- The stark, monumental imagery in her verse has a distinctly Jeffersian quality.
Synonyms
- John Robinson Jeffers
- Robinson Jeffers
Noun
- United States poet who wrote about California (1887-1962)