Thornton Niven Wilder

Học thuật
Thân thiện
Definition
  1. Proper noun:
    • A person's full name: Thornton Niven Wilder was an American writer and dramatist. He is known for his contributions to literature and theater in the 20th century.
Usage
  • This term is used exclusively as a proper noun to refer to the specific individual, the author Thornton Niven Wilder. It is used in biographical, literary, and academic contexts.
Examples of Usage
  • Proper noun:
    • The Pulitzer Prize-winning play "Our Town" was written by Thornton Niven Wilder.
    • Scholars often study the narrative techniques in the novels of Thornton Niven Wilder.
Advanced Usage
  • Referring to a body of work: The name can be used metonymically to refer to the collective works or the characteristic style of the author.
    • The production was deeply influenced by Thornton Niven Wilder, emphasizing minimalist staging and direct address.
Variants and Related Words
  • Wilder, Thornton Wilder: Common shortened or variant forms of the full name.
    • Thornton Wilder's plays are staples of American theater.
Synonyms
  • American playwright
  • Author of "Our Town"
  • 20th-century novelist
Related Phrases and Contexts
  • "Wilderian" (adj): Pertaining to or characteristic of Thornton Wilder's style or themes.
    • The play's meta-theatrical elements are highly Wilderian.
Noun
  1. United States writer and dramatist (1897-1975)

Từ đồng nghĩa