Rebecca West

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Definition

Proper noun: A British writer, critic, and journalist, born Cicely Isabel Fairfield in Ireland. She is known for her novels, literary criticism, social commentary, and reports on major 20th-century trials. She was a prominent intellectual figure.

Usage
  • Rebecca West is considered one of the foremost journalists of the 20th century.
  • The book by Rebecca West is a monumental study of Yugoslav history and culture.
  • Her coverage of the Nuremberg trials for was widely acclaimed.
Advanced Usage
  • As a pseudonym: The name "Rebecca West" was a pen name adopted from a character in Henrik Ibsen's play . Her legal name was Cicely Isabel Fairfield, and later, after marriage, Cicely Isabel Andrews.
  • In literary criticism: Her work is often discussed in the context of feminism, modernism, and political journalism.
Variants and Related Words
  • Dame Rebecca West: The title "Dame" refers to the honor she received, becoming a Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire (DBE) in 1959.
Synonyms
  • Cicely Isabel Fairfield (birth name)
  • Cicely Isabel Andrews (married name)
Related Phrases and Contexts
  • "The Meaning of Treason": The title of her famous 1947 work analyzing post-World War II treason trials.
  • "The Return of the Soldier": The title of her first novel, published in 1918.
Noun
  1. British writer (born in Ireland) (1892-1983)

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