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
  1. German writer (1830-1914)