Lawrence Durrell

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Definition
  1. 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
  1. English writer of Irish descent who spent much of his life in Mediterranean regions (1912-1990)

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