frank harris

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Definition

Proper noun: * Frank Harris: An Irish-born writer and editor, primarily known for his multi-volume autobiography "My Life and Loves," which was controversial for its explicit sexual content and is considered by many to be factually unreliable. He was also a notable editor of periodicals like The Saturday Review.

Usage
  • Proper noun:
    • Frank Harris was a flamboyant and controversial figure in London's literary circles.
    • The biography aimed to separate the facts from the fiction in Frank Harris's own accounts.
    • Scholars often debate the historical value of Frank Harris's autobiography.
Advanced Usage
  • "Harris, Frank": The inverted form used in library cataloging and some scholarly references.
    • The entry was listed under "Harris, Frank" in the bibliography.
Variants and Related Words
  • "My Life and Loves" (n): The title of Frank Harris's famous and controversial autobiography.
    • The publication of "My Life and Loves" cemented Harris's notoriety.
Synonyms
  • Author, editor, memoirist: These are general terms for his professions, but none carry the specific biographical connotations of "Frank Harris."
Noun
  1. Irish writer noted for his sexually explicit but unreliable autobiography (1856-1931)