Walker Percy
Definition
Proper noun: - Walker Percy: An American author and philosopher whose literary works primarily examine themes of human dislocation, search for meaning, and alienation in the modern world. He is known for his philosophical novels.
Examples
- Proper noun:
- Walker Percy's novel "The Moviegoer" won the National Book Award in 1962.
- Many critics consider Walker Percy a key figure in Southern literature.
- The essays of Walker Percy often explore semiotics and the nature of language.
Advanced Usage
- "Percy-esque": (adjective) Characteristic of or resembling the themes, style, or philosophical concerns found in the works of Walker Percy.
- The novel's focus on a protagonist's existential crisis in suburban America felt distinctly Percy-esque.
Variants and Related Words
- Percy, Walker: An alternative presentation of the full name.
- Percyan: (adjective) Pertaining to or characteristic of Walker Percy or his works (less common than "Percy-esque").
Synonyms
- Author: A writer of a book, article, or report.
- Novelist: A writer of novels.
- Philosophical writer: An author who explores fundamental questions about existence, knowledge, values, and reason.
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Noun
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United States writer whose novels explored human alienation (1916-1990)
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