alan stewart paton
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Definition
- Proper noun:
- A South African writer: Alan Stewart Paton was a South African author, best known for his novel Cry, the Beloved Country, which addressed the racial injustices of apartheid.
Examples of Usage
- Proper noun:
- Alan Stewart Paton wrote profoundly about the human condition in South Africa.
- The works of Alan Stewart Paton are studied in literature courses on social justice.
Advanced Usage
- "Patonesque": (adjective, not a standard dictionary word but sometimes used in literary critique) Characteristic of or resembling the themes, style, or moral concern found in the works of Alan Paton.
- The novel's compassionate examination of societal division was distinctly Patonesque.
Variants and Related Words
- Paton: A common shortened reference to Alan Stewart Paton.
- Paton's legacy as an anti-apartheid activist is as significant as his literary work.
Synonyms
- Author: A writer of a book, article, or report.
- Novelist: A writer of novels.
Related Phrases
- "Cry, the Beloved Country": The title of Alan Stewart Paton's most famous novel, often used as a direct reference to his work and impact.
- Her thesis analyzed the symbolism in Cry, the Beloved Country.
Related Idioms
Noun
- South African writer (1903-1988)