Definition

1. Proper noun:
   • Carson Smith McCullers: An American novelist and short-story writer, known for her works that explore themes of loneliness, isolation, and the human condition in the American South. She lived from 1917 to 1967.

Usage Examples

• Proper noun:
  • The Heart Is a Lonely Hunter is the most famous novel by Carson Smith McCullers.
  • Many scholars study the Southern Gothic elements in the works of Carson Smith McCullers.

Advanced Usage

• Referring to her body of work: Her name is often used to refer collectively to her literary contributions.
  • The course on 20th-century American literature includes a unit on Carson Smith McCullers.

Variants and Related Words

• McCullers: A common shortened reference to the author.
  • The library has a complete collection of McCullers.

Synonyms

• Author Carson McCullers
• Novelist Carson McCullers

Related Phrases

• The fiction of Carson McCullers: A phrase used to discuss her novels and stories.
  • The course explored the fiction of Carson McCullers in depth.

Noun

1. United States novelist (1917-1967)