erle stanley gardner
Definition
- Proper noun:
- Erle Stanley Gardner: An American author best known for creating the fictional defense attorney Perry Mason. He was a prolific writer of detective novels and short stories, with his works primarily published in the 20th century.
Usage Examples
- Proper noun:
- The library has a complete collection of novels by Erle Stanley Gardner.
- Erle Stanley Gardner's most famous character, Perry Mason, was also featured in a long-running television series.
Advanced Usage
- Referring to the author's style or legacy: The name can be used to discuss a particular style of legal detective fiction.
- The plot twists are pure Erle Stanley Gardner.
Variants and Related Words
- Gardnerian (adj): Pertaining to or characteristic of Erle Stanley Gardner or his works. (Note: This is a rarely used, derived term).
- The novel has a Gardnerian pace and complexity.
Synonyms
- Author of the Perry Mason series: This is a descriptive synonym.
- Mystery writer: A general term for writers in his genre.
Related Phrases
- "A Gardner novel": A common phrase to refer to any book written by Erle Stanley Gardner.
- I picked up a Gardner novel for the flight.
Noun
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writer of detective novels featuring Perry Mason (1889-1970)
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