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