durrell

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Definition

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.

Usage

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.

Advanced Usage
  • 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.
Variants and Related Words
  • 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.
Synonyms
  • Lawrence Durrell (full name)
Notes on Meaning

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.

Noun
  1. English writer of Irish descent who spent much of his life in Mediterranean regions (1912-1990)

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