Definition

Proper noun: - Chloe Anthony Wofford: The birth name of the acclaimed American novelist, essayist, book editor, and professor Toni Morrison. This name identifies the individual behind the renowned literary works that profoundly depict African-American life and experience.

Usage

• Proper noun:
  • The author known to the world as Toni Morrison was born Chloe Anthony Wofford in 1931.
  • The literary archive contains early documents filed under the name Chloe Anthony Wofford.

Advanced Usage

• This name is primarily used in biographical, academic, or historical contexts to refer to the author's identity prior to her adoption of the pen name "Toni Morrison."
  • Scholars tracing her early life often reference Chloe Anthony Wofford to understand her personal history.

Variants and Related Words

• Toni Morrison (pen name): The famous professional name adopted by Chloe Anthony Wofford, under which all her major works were published.
  • While Chloe Anthony Wofford was her given name, she achieved global fame as Toni Morrison.

Synonyms

• Toni Morrison: The primary synonym, representing her public and literary identity.

Notes on Meaning

• The term specifically denotes the personal, legal name of the individual. It is distinct from her pen name and is used to signify her private identity or her life before and separate from her public literary career.

Noun

1. United States writer whose novels describe the lives of African-Americans (born in 1931)