edgar wallace

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edgar wallace

Edgar Wallace wrote many thrilling detective stories.

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.
edgar wallace

Edgar Wallace wrote many thrilling detective stories.

Noun
  1. English writer noted for his crime novels (1875-1932)

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