herman wouk

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Definition

Proper noun * Herman Wouk: A United States author, born in 1915. He is known for writing lengthy, meticulously researched historical novels, often exploring themes of duty, faith, and World War II.

Examples of Usage
  • Proper noun:
    • Herman Wouk won the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction in 1952 for his novel The Caine Mutiny.
    • The historical accuracy in the works of Herman Wouk is highly respected by scholars.
    • Have you read any books by Herman Wouk?
Advanced Usage
  • As an attributive noun: The name can be used to describe characteristics of his work.
    • The novel has a Herman Wouk-like attention to historical detail.
    • He is known for a Herman Wouk style of epic storytelling.
Variants and Related Words
  • Woukian (adj): Pertaining to or characteristic of Herman Wouk or his literary style (a less common usage).
    • The book's Woukian scope covers decades of family history.
Synonyms
  • Author
  • Novelist
  • Writer
Related Idioms
  • None directly associated. As a proper noun referring to a specific person, idioms are not typically formed. However, his most famous work is often referenced:
    • "A Caine Mutiny situation": Sometimes used informally to describe a rebellion against incompetent authority, stemming from the plot of Wouk's famous novel.
Noun
  1. United States writer (born in 1915)

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