heyse
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Definition
Proper noun A German writer and poet, Paul Johann Ludwig von Heyse (1830-1914). He was a prominent literary figure who was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1910.
Usage
This word is used almost exclusively as a proper noun to refer to the historical person, Paul Heyse. * The works of Heyse were widely read in the late 19th century. * Paul Heyse received the Nobel Prize for his accomplished and idealized artistry.
Advanced Usage
- The name can be used attributively to describe things related to him, such as his style or era.
- The novella is written in a Heyse-like style.
- This is a prime example of Heyse's lyric poetry.
Variants and Related Words
- Heysean (adj): Pertaining to or characteristic of Paul Heyse or his works.
- The critic discussed the Heysean tradition in German literature.
Noun
- German writer (1830-1914)