Koestler

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Definition

Proper noun: A reference to Arthur Koestler, a British author and journalist of Hungarian origin. He is primarily known for his literary works that critically examined totalitarian regimes, most notably his novel depicting the Stalinist purges.

Usage Examples
  • Proper noun:
    • Koestler's writings significantly influenced Western intellectual thought during the Cold War.
    • We are studying a novel by Koestler in our modern European history class.
Advanced Usage
  • Used attributively to describe things related to his life, work, or themes.
    • The essay explored Koestlerian themes of disillusionment and political ideology.
    • He received the Koestler Award for his writing on political philosophy.
Variants and Related Words
  • Koestlerian (adjective): Pertaining to or characteristic of Arthur Koestler or his ideas, especially concerning political disillusionment and the psychology of ideology.
Synonyms
  • Arthur Koestler: The full name.
  • The author of "Darkness at Noon": A common descriptive reference based on his most famous work.
Notes

This term functions almost exclusively as a proper noun referring to the specific individual. Its use outside of this direct reference is rare and typically derivative (e.g., Koestlerian).

Noun
  1. British writer (born in Hungary) who wrote a novel exposing the Stalinist purges during the 1930s (1905-1983)

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