dorothy leigh sayers
Definition
- Proper noun:
- English writer of detective fiction (1893-1957): Dorothy L. Sayers was a British author, poet, playwright, and translator, best known for her detective novels and short stories featuring the aristocratic amateur sleuth Lord Peter Wimsey.
Usage Examples
- Proper noun:
- Dorothy L. Sayers is considered one of the "Queens of Crime" of the Golden Age of detective fiction.
- Many readers enjoy the complex plots and character development in the mysteries by Dorothy L. Sayers.
Advanced Usage
- Literary analysis: Sayers's work is often studied for its theological themes, scholarly references, and its role in elevating the detective genre.
- Later in her career, Dorothy L. Sayers focused on religious drama and translation.
- Cultural reference: Her name is used to signify a particular style of classic, puzzle-oriented British detective fiction.
- This novel is very much in the tradition of Dorothy L. Sayers.
Variants and Related Words
- Dorothy L. Sayers: The most common written form, using the initial "L." for "Leigh".
- Sayersian (adj): Pertaining to or characteristic of the works or style of Dorothy L. Sayers.
- The novel has a Sayersian attention to detail and social setting.
Synonyms
- Author: writer, novelist.
- Detective fiction writer: crime writer, mystery author.
Related Phrases
- Lord Peter Wimsey series: The primary series of detective novels and stories written by Dorothy L. Sayers.
- She began reading the Lord Peter Wimsey series by Dorothy L. Sayers.
Noun
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English writer of detective fiction (1893-1957)
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