John Reed
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Definition
- Proper noun:
- John Reed: An American journalist, poet, and revolutionary activist. He is best known for his first-hand account of the 1917 Bolshevik Revolution, "Ten Days That Shook the World." He was a founding member of the Communist Labor Party of America and is the only American buried at the Kremlin Wall Necropolis in Moscow.
Usage Examples
- Proper noun:
- John Reed's reporting from Petrograd provided a vivid chronicle of the revolution.
- The life of John Reed was dramatized in the film "Reds."
- Scholars study the works of John Reed to understand early 20th-century revolutionary journalism.
Advanced Usage
- "Reedite": (historical, rare) A term occasionally used to describe a follower or admirer of John Reed's work and political stance.
- He was considered a Reedite in his political circles.
Variants and Related Words
- John "Jack" Reed: An alternative name sometimes used.
- Reed, John Reed: Common reference formats in bibliographies or historical texts.
Synonyms
- Journalist: A writer for newspapers or magazines.
- Correspondent: A reporter, especially one stationed in a particular location.
- Chronicler: A person who writes detailed accounts of historical events.
Related Phrases
- "Ten Days That Shook the World": The title of John Reed's most famous work, often used to refer to the book itself or its impact.
- His analysis was influenced by his reading of "Ten Days That Shook the World."
Noun
- United States journalist who reported on the October Revolution from Petrograd in 1917; founded the Communist Labor Party in America in 1919; is buried in the Kremlin in Moscow (1887-1920)