elmer reizenstein
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Definition
- Proper noun:
- Elmer Reizenstein: The birth name of American playwright Elmer Rice (1892-1967). It refers specifically to the individual, an important figure in 20th-century American theater.
Usage
- Proper noun:
- Elmer Reizenstein is the name under which the playwright was born before changing it to Elmer Rice.
- The works of Elmer Reizenstein, later known as Elmer Rice, often addressed social issues.
Advanced Usage
- Historical/Biographical Context: The name is primarily used in historical or biographical contexts to refer to the early life and original identity of the playwright Elmer Rice.
- Before achieving fame, Elmer Reizenstein practiced law.
Variants and Related Words
- Elmer Rice (proper noun): The professional name adopted by Elmer Reizenstein, under which he wrote his major works.
- Elmer Rice won a Pulitzer Prize for his play "Street Scene".
Synonyms
- Elmer Rice: The primary synonym, being his chosen professional name.
Notes
- This term functions almost exclusively as a proper noun referring to a specific person's birth name. It is not commonly used in general language but appears in biographical references.
Noun
- United States playwright (1892-1967)