Definition

Proper noun: - Johannes Vilhelm Jensen: A Danish author known for his modernistic literary style and contributions to 20th-century literature. He was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1944.

Usage

• Proper noun:
  • The novels of Johannes Vilhelm Jensen often explore the conflict between technology and mythology.
  • In 1944, Johannes Vilhelm Jensen received the Nobel Prize for "the rare strength and fertility of his poetic imagination."

Advanced Usage

• As a literary reference: The name is used to refer to a specific body of literary work or a period in Danish literary history.
  • The course on Scandinavian modernism includes a module on Johannes Vilhelm Jensen.

Variants and Related Words

• Jensen (surname): A common Danish surname. When used alone in a literary context, it often refers specifically to Johannes Vilhelm Jensen.
  • Scholars often refer to him simply as Jensen.

Synonyms

• Author: A writer of a book, article, or report.
• Novelist: A writer of novels.

Related Phrases

• Nobel laureate in Literature: A recipient of the Nobel Prize in Literature.
  • Johannes Vilhelm Jensen is a Nobel laureate in Literature.

Noun

1. modernistic Danish writer (1873-1950)