Stephen Vincent Benet
Definition
Proper noun: - Stephen Vincent Benét: An American poet and author, known for his narrative poems and short stories, particularly those dealing with American history and folklore. He was the brother of fellow writer William Rose Benét.
Usage
- Proper noun:
- Stephen Vincent Benét won a Pulitzer Prize for his poem "John Brown's Body".
- We studied the works of Stephen Vincent Benét in our American literature class.
Advanced Usage
- Referring to his literary style or themes: His name is often used to denote a specific style of American narrative poetry.
- The epic scope of the poem has a distinctly Stephen Vincent Benét quality.
Variants and Related Words
- Benét, Stephen Vincent: The standard form of the name.
- William Rose Benét (Proper noun): His brother, also a poet and critic.
Synonyms
- American poet
- Author (in the specific context of his narrative works)
Related Phrases and Contexts
- "By Stephen Vincent Benét": A phrase used to attribute a work to him.
- The short story "The Devil and Daniel Webster" is by Stephen Vincent Benét.
Noun
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United States poet; brother of William Rose Benet (1898-1943)
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