Definition

1. Proper noun:
   • Bernard Malamud: An American author and novelist, known for his works that often explore themes of Jewish life, moral dilemmas, and the human condition. He was a significant figure in 20th-century American literature.

Examples of Usage

• Proper noun:
  • Bernard Malamud won the Pulitzer Prize for his novel "The Fixer". (This sentence states an achievement of the author.)
  • We are studying the short stories of Bernard Malamud in my literature class. (This sentence shows the author's works being used in an academic context.)
  • The literary style of Bernard Malamud is noted for its compassion and moral seriousness. (This sentence describes a characteristic of the author's writing.)

Advanced Usage

• "Malamudian" (adjective): Pertaining to or characteristic of Bernard Malamud or his works.
  • The story had a Malamudian quality, focusing on an ordinary man's ethical struggle. (This describes a work that resembles Malamud's typical themes.)

Variants and Related Words

• Malamud, Bernard: The full name, often used in formal or bibliographic references.
• The Fixer: The title of one of his most famous novels, which won the Pulitzer Prize and the National Book Award.
• The Natural: The title of his first novel, which was later adapted into a famous film.
• The Assistant: The title of another notable novel by Malamud.

Synonyms

• Author: A writer of a book, article, or report.
• Novelist: A person who writes novels.
• Literary figure: A person who is well-known in the field of literature.

Related Phrases

• "a Malamud character": Refers to a type of literary protagonist often found in his works, typically an ordinary, struggling individual facing a moral or spiritual crisis.
  • The protagonist, a poor shopkeeper, is a classic Malamud character. (This identifies a character type associated with the author's oeuvre.)

Related Idioms

(While there are no direct idioms using the name "Bernard Malamud," his work contributes to the broader idiom of American literary tradition.) - "To have a fix": While not an idiom from Malamud, his novel The Fixer has made the word "fixer" prominent in literary discussions about individuals who arrange solutions, often in difficult circumstances.

Noun

1. United States writer (1914-1986)