edmond malone
Definition
- Proper noun:
- Edmond Malone: An English scholar and literary editor, primarily remembered for his significant contributions to Shakespearean scholarship, particularly his chronological ordering of William Shakespeare's plays and his authoritative editions of Shakespeare's works. He also edited the works of John Dryden.
Usage Examples
- Proper noun:
- Edmond Malone's 1790 edition of Shakespeare's plays established a new standard for textual accuracy.
- The chronology proposed by Edmond Malone in the 18th century remains influential in Shakespearean studies.
Advanced Usage
- "Malone's chronology": Refers specifically to Edmond Malone's pioneering work in attempting to date the composition of Shakespeare's plays.
- The debate over the play's date often references Malone's chronology.
Variants and Related Words
- Malone: A common shortened reference to Edmond Malone in academic contexts.
- The Malone Society, founded in 1906, is named in his honor.
Synonyms
- Scholar: A learned person, especially in the humanities.
- Editor: A person who prepares literary works for publication.
Related Phrases
(This term is a proper noun and does not have phrasal verbs or idioms in the conventional sense.)
Noun
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English scholar remembered for his chronology of Shakespeare's plays and his editions of Shakespeare and Dryden (1741-1812)
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