Definition

1. Proper noun:
   • E. L. Doctorow: A United States novelist, born in 1931. The name refers to the specific American author known for his historical fiction.

Usage

• The name "E. L. Doctorow" is used to refer to the author himself or his body of literary work.
• It functions as a proper noun and is typically not modified.

Examples

• Proper noun:
  • I am reading a novel by E. L. Doctorow.
  • E. L. Doctorow won the National Book Award for his novel "World's Fair".
  • The lecture focused on the historical themes in E. L. Doctorow's writing.

Advanced Usage

• The initials "E. L." stand for "Edgar Lawrence." The full name is sometimes used in formal or biographical contexts.
  • Edgar Lawrence Doctorow was known for blending history and fiction.

Variants and Related Words

• Doctorovian (adj): Pertaining to or characteristic of E. L. Doctorow's literary style or themes.
  • The novel's Doctorovian narrative revisits pivotal moments in American history.

Synonyms

• Author
• Novelist
• Writer

Related Idioms or Phrases

• While there are no common idioms using the name, it is often associated with phrases like:
  • In the style of Doctorow: Written in a manner reminiscent of his historical fiction technique.

    • The new book is written in the style of Doctorow.

Noun

1. United States novelist (born in 1931)