dorothy l. sayers

Thân thiện

Dorothy L. Sayers wrote many famous detective novels.

Definition

Dorothy L. Sayers (noun) An English writer, best known for her detective fiction featuring the aristocratic amateur sleuth Lord Peter Wimsey. She was also a noted playwright, poet, and Christian humanist scholar.

Examples

• Dorothy L. Sayers is considered one of the "Queens of Crime" from the Golden Age of Detective Fiction.
• Many readers first encounter Dorothy L. Sayers through her novel .
• The literary style and character development in the works of Dorothy L. Sayers set her apart from many of her contemporaries.

Advanced Usage

• As a cultural reference: Her name is often used to represent the intellectual, puzzle-oriented school of detective fiction.
  • The plot has the intricate cleverness of a Dorothy L. Sayers mystery.
• In academic contexts: Refers to her contributions beyond detective fiction, particularly her theological essays and translation of Dante's .
  • The conference included a panel on the theological writings of Dorothy L. Sayers.

Variants and Related Words

• Sayersian (adjective): Pertaining to or characteristic of Dorothy L. Sayers or her works.
  • The novel's setting had a distinctly Sayersian atmosphere.

Synonyms

• Author of detective fiction
• Mystery writer

Related Phrases

• Lord Peter Wimsey: The fictional detective created by Dorothy L. Sayers.
• Harriet Vane: A recurring character and love interest of Lord Peter Wimsey, often seen as a semi-autobiographical figure for Sayers.

Học thuật

Noun

1. English writer of detective fiction (1893-1957)

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