erskine caldwell

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erskine caldwell

A student reads an Erskine Caldwell novel in the library.

Definition

Proper noun: * Erskine Caldwell: A United States author, remembered primarily for his novels depicting themes of poverty, social decay, and the lives of poor rural Southerners in the early 20th century.

Usage
  • Proper noun:
    • Erskine Caldwell wrote "Tobacco Road," a novel that shocked many readers with its stark portrayal of destitution.
    • The works of Erskine Caldwell are often studied in the context of American Southern literature and social realism.
Advanced Usage
  • "Caldwellian" (adj): Pertaining to or characteristic of the themes, style, or settings found in Erskine Caldwell's writing, often implying a gritty, unflinching look at rural poverty.
    • The film's Caldwellian atmosphere captured the harshness of tenant farming.
Variants and Related Words
  • Caldwell: A common shortened reference to the author in literary discussions.
Synonyms
  • Author, novelist, writer. (These are general synonyms; the specific reference is to the individual, Erskine Caldwell.)
erskine caldwell

A student reads an Erskine Caldwell novel in the library.

Noun
  1. United States author remembered for novels about poverty and degeneration (1903-1987)

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