conrad aiken
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Definition
- Proper noun:
- Conrad Aiken: An American writer and poet who lived from 1889 to 1973. He is known for his literary works, which often explored psychological and philosophical themes.
Usage
- Proper noun:
- The poetry of Conrad Aiken is noted for its musicality and depth.
- Conrad Aiken won the Pulitzer Prize for his Selected Poems in 1930.
Advanced Usage
- "Aiken's work": Refers to the collective writings of Conrad Aiken.
- Aiken's work from the 1920s reflects the modernist literary movement.
- "in the style of Aiken": Describes writing that resembles Conrad Aiken's poetic techniques.
- The poem's introspective tone is in the style of Aiken.
Variants and Related Words
- Aikenian (adj): Pertaining to or characteristic of Conrad Aiken or his works. (Note: This is a rare, derived term used in literary criticism).
- The critic identified Aikenian themes of consciousness in the novel.
Synonyms
- Author: A person who writes books, stories, or poems.
- Poet: A writer of poems.
Related Phrases
- Literary figure: A person who is well-known in the field of literature.
- Conrad Aiken is considered a major literary figure of the 20th century.
Related Idioms
Noun
- United States writer (1889-1973)