John Barth
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Definition
- Proper noun:
- John Barth: An American novelist, born in 1930, known for his postmodern and metafictional works.
Usage Examples
- Proper noun:
- John Barth is often associated with postmodern literature.
- We studied the narrative techniques of John Barth in my literature class.
- The novel "The Sot-Weed Factor" is a famous work by John Barth.
Advanced Usage
- As a representative figure: The name can be used to represent a particular style of postmodern, self-referential fiction.
- His writing has a distinct John Barth quality, full of playful narrative loops.
Variants and Related Words
- Barthian (adj): Pertaining to or characteristic of John Barth or his literary style.
- The story's structure is decidedly Barthian.
Synonyms
- Author: A writer of a book, article, or report.
- Novelist: A person who writes novels.
Related Phrases
- Metafiction: Fiction that self-consciously addresses the devices of fiction, a style often associated with John Barth's work.
- John Barth is considered a master of metafiction.
Noun
- United States novelist (born in 1930)