dekker
Definition
Proper noun: - Thomas Dekker: An English dramatist and pamphleteer of the late Elizabethan and early Jacobean periods, known for his plays and prose works.
Usage
- The works of Dekker often provide a vivid, satirical portrait of London life in the early 17th century.
- Scholars study Dekker for his contributions to city comedy and his collaborations with other playwrights like Thomas Middleton.
Advanced Usage
- Dekkerian (adj): Pertaining to or characteristic of the style or themes found in Thomas Dekker's writings.
- The play's focus on the struggles of apprentices has a distinctly Dekkerian quality.
Variants and Related Words
- Dekker, Decker: A common variant spelling of the surname.
- Dramatist: A writer of plays.
- Pamphleteer: A writer of pamphlets, often on controversial subjects.
Synonyms
- Playwright
- Author
Related Phrases and Contexts
- Collaboration with Middleton: Refers to plays such as and , which Dekker co-wrote.
- The Shoemaker's Holiday: One of Dekker's most famous and enduring solo plays, a festive city comedy.
Noun
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English dramatist and pamphleteer (1572-1632)
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