heinrich boell

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Definition

Proper noun: * Heinrich Böll: A German novelist and writer of short stories (1917-1985). He is a significant figure in post-World War II German literature, known for his critical and humanistic works that often addressed themes of war, guilt, and social injustice in German society.

Usage Examples
  • Proper noun:
    • The works of Heinrich Böll offer a profound critique of postwar Germany.
    • She wrote her thesis on the narrative techniques in Heinrich Böll's early short stories.
    • In 1972, Heinrich Böll was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature.
Advanced Usage
  • "Böll-esque": (adjective, informal) Used to describe literature or social commentary that is reminiscent of Heinrich Böll's style—critical, morally engaged, and focused on the individual within flawed societal structures.
    • The film's quiet observation of bureaucratic absurdity felt distinctly Böll-esque.
Variants and Related Words
  • Böll (noun): A common shortened reference to the author.
    • Have you read much Böll?
  • Böll's (possessive form): Indicating something belonging to or associated with Heinrich Böll.
    • The museum exhibits Böll's typewriter and personal notes.
Synonyms
  • Author: A writer of a book, article, or report.
  • Novelist: A writer of novels.
  • Literary figure: A person who is well-known in the field of literature.
Related Phrases
  • Nobel laureate: A person who has been awarded a Nobel Prize.
    • As a Nobel laureate, Böll's international reputation was secured.
  • Post-war literature: Literature produced in the period following a major war, especially World War II.
    • Böll is a central pillar of German post-war literature.
Noun
  1. German novelist and writer of short stories (1917-1985)

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