Definition

Proper noun: * Henry Graham Greene: An English novelist and writer, noted for his exploration of Catholic themes, moral ambiguity, and political intrigue in his works. He is considered one of the greatest writers of the 20th century.

Usage Examples

• Proper noun:
  • Henry Graham Greene wrote many novels set in troubled parts of the world.
  • The literary style of Henry Graham Greene is both suspenseful and deeply philosophical.
  • A biography of Henry Graham Greene reveals his complex relationship with his faith.

Advanced Usage

• The name is often used metonymically to refer to his body of work or his characteristic themes.
  • That film has a real Henry Graham Greene feel to it, with its portrayal of a conflicted spy in a tropical setting.

Variants and Related Words

• Greene, Graham Greene: Common shortened or alternative references to the author. "Graham Greene" is the most frequent form used.
  • Have you read any Graham Greene?
• Greeneland (n): An informal term sometimes used to describe the distinctive, often seedy and morally complex settings of his novels.
  • The novel transports the reader into a classic Greeneland of betrayal and doubt.

Synonyms

• The novelist Graham Greene: A descriptive synonym.
• The author of The Power and the Glory: Identification by a major work.

Related Idioms or Phrases

• No direct idioms exist for the proper name itself. However, titles of his novels, such as or are often cited as culturally significant phrases.

Noun

1. English novelist and Catholic (1904-1991)