graham greene
Definition
Proper noun: * Graham Greene: An English novelist and writer, known for his literary works that often explore themes of morality, faith, and political intrigue within a Catholic context. He lived from 1904 to 1991.
Usage Examples
- Proper noun:
- "Graham Greene" is considered one of the most important English writers of the 20th century.
- Many of Graham Greene's novels, such as The Power and the Glory, are deeply influenced by his Catholic faith.
- The literary style of Graham Greene is often described as both suspenseful and morally complex.
Advanced Usage
- "Greene's world" or "a Greene novel": Used to describe a setting, atmosphere, or narrative style characteristic of his work, typically involving moral ambiguity, spies, or troubled individuals in exotic locales.
- The film's plot, full of double agents and existential doubt, felt like it was set in a Graham Greene novel.
Variants and Related Words
- Greeneland (n, informal): A term sometimes used by critics to describe the distinctive, often seedy and politically tense settings of Greene's novels.
- The story takes place in a version of Greeneland—a humid, corrupt port city.
Synonyms
- Author, novelist, writer. (Note: These are general terms; "Graham Greene" is a specific, unique proper noun referring to the individual.)
Related Idioms or Phrases
(As a proper noun referring to a specific person, there are no direct idioms or phrasal verbs. References are typically to his name, his works, or his thematic legacy.)
Noun
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English novelist and Catholic (1904-1991)
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