edgar wallace
Definition
Proper noun: * Edgar Wallace: An English writer renowned for his prolific output of crime novels, thrillers, and plays during the early 20th century.
Usage
- The name "Edgar Wallace" is used to refer to the historical person, the author.
- It is also used attributively to describe works created by him or in the style characteristic of his writing.
Examples
Advanced Usage
- "In the style of Edgar Wallace": Describing a modern crime story that features the rapid pacing, sensational plots, and twist endings typical of his work.
- This new thriller feels very much in the style of Edgar Wallace.
Variants and Related Words
- Wallacean (adj): Pertaining to or characteristic of Edgar Wallace or his works (a less common term).
- The novel has a distinctly Wallacean plot structure.
Synonyms
- The King of Thrillers (a contemporary nickname).
- A prolific crime writer.
Notes on Meaning
- The primary meaning is the biographical reference to the English author (1875-1932).
- Secondarily, his name can evoke a specific subgenre of early 20th-century popular crime fiction known for its entertainment value and inventive plots.
Noun
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English writer noted for his crime novels (1875-1932)
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