John Cowper Powys

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Definition
  1. Proper noun:
    • A British author: John Cowper Powys was a British writer, known for his novels that often explore themes of nature, philosophy, and psychology. He was one of three literary brothers.
Usage
  • The name "John Cowper Powys" is used to refer to the author himself, his life, and his body of work.
  • It is typically used in literary, academic, and biographical contexts.
Examples
  • Proper noun:
    • The novels of John Cowper Powys are celebrated for their deep engagement with the natural world.
    • A biography of John Cowper Powys details his life alongside his famous brothers.
Advanced Usage
  • Literary criticism: The name is used when analyzing his contributions to 20th-century literature, particularly his long, philosophical novels.
    • The critic's essay focused on the pagan sensibility in John Cowper Powys's later work.
Variants and Related Words
  • Powysian (adj): Of or relating to the writings or style of John Cowper Powys.
    • The novel's dense, philosophical prose has a distinctly Powysian quality.
Synonyms
  • Author: writer, novelist.
  • The Powys brother: (when distinguishing him within his family).
Related Phrases
  • The Powys brothers: Refers collectively to John Cowper Powys and his literary brothers, Llewelyn Powys and T.F. Powys.
    • The intellectual history of the early 20th century was shaped by figures like the Powys brothers.
Noun
  1. British writer of novels about nature; one of three literary brothers (1872-1963)

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