Theodore Dreiser

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Definition

Proper noun: - Theodore Dreiser: An American novelist known for his realistic and often grim portrayals of American life and society in the early 20th century. He is a significant figure in American literary naturalism.

Usage Examples
  • Proper noun:
    • Theodore Dreiser wrote the classic novel An American Tragedy.
    • We studied the works of Theodore Dreiser in my American literature course.
    • The novels of Theodore Dreiser often explore themes of social inequality and the pursuit of the American Dream.
Advanced Usage
  • "Dreiserian" (adjective): Pertaining to or characteristic of the works or style of Theodore Dreiser, often implying a stark, deterministic, and detailed realism.
    • The novel's Dreiserian depiction of urban struggle was praised by critics.
Variants and Related Words
  • Dreiser: A common shortened reference to the author.
    • The essay focused on Dreiser's influence on later writers.
Synonyms
  • Novelist: A writer of novels.
  • Author: A writer of a book, article, or report.
  • Literary naturalist: A writer who applies principles of scientific determinism to literature.
Related Phrases
  • An American Tragedy: Dreiser's most famous novel, published in 1925.
  • Sister Carrie: Dreiser's first novel, published in 1900.
Noun
  1. United States novelist (1871-1945)

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