O'Hara
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Definition
Proper noun: - John Henry O'Hara: An American writer and novelist, active in the 20th century, known for his realistic portrayals of social class and life in Pennsylvania.
Usage
- Proper noun:
- O'Hara's novel "Appointment in Samarra" is considered a classic of American literature.
- The course focused on mid-century American authors like O'Hara and Fitzgerald.
Advanced Usage
- This term is used almost exclusively as a surname referring to the specific individual, John O'Hara. It is not commonly used in figurative or idiomatic expressions.
Variants and Related Words
- O'Haraesque (adj): Resembling or characteristic of the themes, style, or settings found in John O'Hara's works.
- The story had an O'Haraesque attention to social nuance.
Synonyms
- Author, novelist, writer (these are general synonyms for his profession, not direct synonyms for the name itself).
Notes on Different Meanings
- As a surname: 'O'Hara' is a common Irish surname. When capitalized and used in other contexts, it typically refers to other individuals bearing that surname and not specifically the writer.
- Scarlett O'Hara is the protagonist of "Gone with the Wind". (This refers to a fictional character, not the writer John O'Hara).
Noun
- United States writer (1905-1970)