Lawrence Durrell
Definition
- Proper noun:
- Lawrence Durrell: An English writer of Irish descent, known for his literary works often set in Mediterranean regions, where he spent a significant portion of his life. He is recognized as a novelist, poet, dramatist, and travel writer.
Usage Examples
- Proper noun:
- Lawrence Durrell is best known for his series of novels, "The Alexandria Quartet".
- We studied the works of Lawrence Durrell in our modern literature class.
Advanced Usage
- "Durrellian": An adjective used to describe something characteristic of or resembling the style, themes, or settings found in Lawrence Durrell's writing.
- The novel's lush, sensual prose and complex characters were distinctly Durrellian.
Variants and Related Words
- Durrell: A common shortened reference to the author.
- I'm reading Durrell this summer.
Synonyms
- Author: A writer of a book, article, or report.
- Novelist: A person who writes novels.
- Literary figure: A person who is well-known in the field of literature.
Related Phrases
- "The Alexandria Quartet": Durrell's most famous series of four interconnected novels.
- "The Alexandria Quartet" by Lawrence Durrell explores perspectives of love and memory.
Related Idioms
Noun
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English writer of Irish descent who spent much of his life in Mediterranean regions (1912-1990)
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