John Philip Marquand

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Definition

Proper noun * John Philip Marquand: An American author known for his novels of manners and social observation, and for creating the fictional Japanese detective character Mr. Moto.

Usage

• Proper noun:
  • John Philip Marquand won the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction in 1938 for his novel The Late George Apley.
  • The detective stories featuring John Philip Marquand's creation, Mr. Moto, were popular in the 1930s and 1940s.

Advanced Usage

• Literary context: Marquand's work is often discussed in the context of mid-20th century American literature, particularly for its critique of upper-class society in New England.
  • Scholars often compare the satirical style of John Philip Marquand to that of Edith Wharton.

Variants and Related Words

• Marquand (surname): Often used alone to refer to the author, especially in literary criticism.
  • The novels of Marquand explore the tensions between tradition and modernity.

Synonyms

• Author, novelist, writer.

Related Idioms/Phrases

• No specific idioms or phrasal verbs are directly associated with the proper name John Philip Marquand.

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Noun

1. United States writer who created the Japanese detective Mr. Moto and wrote other novels as well (1893-1960)

Từ đồng nghĩa

• Marquand
• John Marquand
• John Philip Marquand