hemingway
Definition
Proper noun * Ernest Hemingway: An influential American novelist, short-story writer, and journalist. He is celebrated for his distinctive, economical, and understated writing style, which had a profound impact on 20th-century fiction. He was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1954.
Usage
- The proper noun Hemingway is used to refer to the author himself, his body of work, or the distinctive style associated with him.
- It is always capitalized.
Examples
- Referring to the person:
- Many aspiring writers studied in Paris, hoping to meet Hemingway.
- The biography explores Hemingway's adventurous life.
- Referring to the work or style:
- The novel's sparse dialogue is very much in the style of Hemingway.
- We are analyzing a short story by Hemingway in class today.
Advanced Usage
- "Hemingwayesque" (adjective): Describing a style of writing that resembles Hemingway's—characterized by brevity, straightforward prose, emotional restraint, and focus on action.
- The journalist's terse, factual report was almost Hemingwayesque.
Variants and Related Words
- Hemingwayesque (adj): Pertaining to or characteristic of Hemingway's style.
Synonyms
- Papa (informal nickname)
- The Old Man (referencing his novella )
Related Idioms and Phrases
- The Hemingway hero / code hero: A critical term for the typical protagonist in Hemingway's works. This character is usually a stoic, masculine figure who faces adversity with grace under pressure, adhering to a personal code of honor, courage, and endurance in a world perceived as chaotic or meaningless.
- The fisherman in his latest novel is a classic Hemingway hero, confronting the sea with quiet dignity.
Noun
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an American writer of fiction who won the Nobel prize for literature in 1954 (1899-1961)
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