Powys
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Definition
- Proper noun:
- A surname, most notably associated with three influential British literary brothers of the 20th century: John Cowper Powys, T. F. Powys, and Llewelyn Powys.
Usage
- Proper noun:
- The works of Powys explore themes of nature, philosophy, and rural life.
- Scholars often study the Powys brothers as a distinct literary group.
Advanced Usage
- "The Powys brothers": A collective term referring specifically to John Cowper, Theodore Francis, and Llewelyn Powys, known for their distinct but thematically connected writings.
- The intellectual legacy of the Powys brothers is significant in modern English literature.
Variants and Related Words
- Powysian (adj): Pertaining to or characteristic of the works or themes of the Powys brothers.
- The novel has a distinctly Powysian sensibility, focusing on the conflict between human passion and the natural world.
Synonyms
- Literary siblings (when referring to the brothers collectively).
Notes on Different Meanings
- The primary reference of Powys is to the literary family. It is also a Welsh county name (Powys), but in a literary context, it predominantly denotes the authors.
Noun
- British writer of novels about nature; one of three literary brothers (1872-1963)
- British writer of allegorical novels; one of three literary brothers (1875-1953)
- British writer of essays; one of three literary brothers (1884-1939)