conrad potter aiken

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Definition

Proper noun: - Conrad Potter Aiken: An American writer, poet, and critic who lived from 1889 to 1973. He is known for his poetry, short stories, and novels, which often explore psychological and philosophical themes. He won the Pulitzer Prize for Poetry in 1930 and served as the Poet Laureate Consultant in Poetry to the Library of Congress.

Usage Examples
  • Proper noun:
    • The poetry of Conrad Potter Aiken is celebrated for its musicality and depth.
    • In his autobiography, he discusses the influence of his childhood on his work, much like Conrad Potter Aiken did.
Advanced Usage
  • Literary reference: The name is used to refer to the body of work or the literary style associated with this author.
    • The course on Modernist American poetry includes a unit on Conrad Potter Aiken.
  • Biographical context: Used in discussions about American literary history, particularly early 20th-century poetry.
    • The biography traces the life and career of Conrad Potter Aiken from Savannah to New England.
Variants and Related Words
  • Conrad Aiken: A common shortened form of the full name, often used interchangeably.
    • The collected poems of Conrad Aiken were published posthumously.
Synonyms
  • American poet
  • Pulitzer Prize winner (1930)
  • Literary critic
Related Phrases
  • The Aiken style: Refers to the characteristic poetic style of Conrad Potter Aiken.
    • Her early work shows a clear debt to the Aiken style.
Noun
  1. United States writer (1889-1973)

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