durrell
Proper noun A British novelist, poet, dramatist, and travel writer, known for his evocative works set on the Greek island of Corfu and in the Mediterranean region. He was a key literary figure of the mid-20th century.
The word "Durrell" is used almost exclusively as a proper noun to refer to the person, Lawrence Durrell, or his body of literary work. * He is best known for The Alexandria Quartet. * Durrell's writing is celebrated for its rich, sensual prose. * I am reading a biography of Durrell.
- The term can be used attributively to describe things related to his life or work.
- The Durrell archives are held at the British Library.
- She studies the Durrellian style of descriptive writing.
- Durrellian (adjective): Characteristic of or resembling the style, themes, or settings of Lawrence Durrell's writing.
- The novel's lush, philosophical prose is distinctly Durrellian.
- Lawrence Durrell (full name)
It is important to distinguish this "Durrell" from Gerald Durrell, his younger brother, who was a famous naturalist, zookeeper, and author of the Corfu trilogy (My Family and Other Animals). Context usually makes it clear which brother is being discussed. When used alone in a literary context, "Durrell" typically refers to Lawrence.
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English writer of Irish descent who spent much of his life in Mediterranean regions (1912-1990)
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