John Marstan
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Definition
- Proper noun:
- John Marston: An English playwright and poet of the late Elizabethan and early Jacobean periods. He is known for his satirical and often darkly comic plays.
Usage Examples
- Proper noun:
- The play "The Malcontent" is a famous work by John Marston.
- Scholars often compare the works of John Marston to those of Ben Jonson.
Advanced Usage
- "Marstonian": Pertaining to or characteristic of the works or style of John Marston.
- The play's cynical tone and complex plotting are distinctly Marstonian.
Variants and Related Words
- Marston: A common shortened reference to the playwright.
- The anthology includes several selections from Marston.
Synonyms
- Dramatist: A writer of plays.
- Playwright: A person who writes plays.
Noun
- English playwright (1575-1634)