Sir Leslie Stephen
Definition
- Proper noun:
- English writer (1832-1904): Sir Leslie Stephen was a notable English writer, critic, historian, and mountaineer. He is perhaps best known as the first editor of the Dictionary of National Biography and as the father of author Virginia Woolf.
Usage Examples
- Proper noun:
- The literary circle was greatly influenced by the work of Sir Leslie Stephen.
- Sir Leslie Stephen's essays on 18th-century thought remain important historical critiques.
Advanced Usage
- As a biographical reference: The name is used primarily in historical, literary, and biographical contexts to refer to the individual and his contributions.
- The biography traced Sir Leslie Stephen's role in shaping intellectual life in Victorian England.
Variants and Related Words
- Stephen, Leslie Stephen: The name without the honorific 'Sir'.
- Dictionary of National Biography (DNB): The major project he edited.
Synonyms
- Biographer
- Critic
- Editor
- Man of letters
Related Phrases
- Stephen family: Referring to his notable descendants, including his daughter, Virginia Woolf.
- The Stephen family was central to the Bloomsbury Group.
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English writer (1832-1904)
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