barthelme

Thân thiện

A student reads a book by Barthelme in the library.

Definition

Proper noun A surname, specifically referring to Donald Barthelme, a 20th-century American author known for his innovative, often surrealistic short stories and novels.

Usage

This word is used almost exclusively as a proper noun to refer to the person, Donald Barthelme, or his body of literary work. It is not used as a common noun.

Examples - The postmodern techniques in Barthelme's fiction challenged traditional narrative forms. - We are studying a short story by Barthelme in my literature class. - Critics often compare the author's style to that of Barthelme.

Advanced Usage

• Barthelme-esque (adjective): Having qualities reminiscent of Donald Barthelme's writing style, such as fragmentation, irony, collage-like structures, and surreal humor.
  • The new writer's Barthelme-esque story was published in a literary magazine.

Variants and Related Words

• Barthelmean (adjective): An alternative adjective form meaning characteristic of or pertaining to Donald Barthelme or his work.
  • The essay analyzed the Barthelmean use of popular culture references.

Synonyms

• Donald Barthelme (full name)
• There are no true conceptual synonyms for a proper name. In literary context, one might refer to him as:
  • the author
  • the postmodernist
  • the short story writer

Related Phrases & Idioms

As a proper noun, "Barthelme" does not form standard phrasal verbs or idioms. It is used directly as a name.

Học thuật

Noun

1. United States author of sometimes surrealistic stories (1931-1989)

Từ đồng nghĩa

• Barthelme
• Donald Barthelme