Marianne Moore
Definition
- Proper noun:
- Marianne Moore: An American poet recognized for her distinctive style characterized by irony, wit, meticulous observation, and precise language. She was a major figure in modernist poetry.
Usage Examples
- Proper noun:
- The poetry of Marianne Moore often features animals and objects examined with great detail.
- In her poem "Poetry," Marianne Moore famously describes it as "imaginary gardens with real toads in them."
- Many critics study the formal innovation and intellectual depth in the work of Marianne Moore.
Advanced Usage
- As a reference point in literary criticism: Her name is often used to denote a specific tradition of precise, visual, and intellectually rigorous poetry.
- His descriptive style has often been compared to that of Marianne Moore.
Variants and Related Words
- Mooreian (adj, rare): Pertaining to or characteristic of Marianne Moore's poetic style.
- The essay analyzed the Mooreian use of syllabic verse.
Synonyms
- Poet: A person who writes poems. (This is the general category; "Marianne Moore" is a specific instance.)
- Modernist poet: A poet associated with the modernist literary movement of the early 20th century.
Related Phrases
- "Like Marianne Moore": Used to draw a comparison to her precise or witty descriptive style.
- She observes the world like Marianne Moore, finding complexity in the mundane.
Noun
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United States poet noted for irony and wit (1887-1872)
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