Definition

Proper noun A French writer, the full name of Anatole France, known for his sophisticated novels, short stories, and literary criticism. He was a central figure in French literature, awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1921.

Usage and Examples

• Proper noun:
  • Jacques Anatole François Thibault is better known to the world by his pen name, Anatole France.
  • The works of Jacques Anatole François Thibault often feature irony and skepticism towards established institutions.

Advanced Usage

• This full name is primarily used in formal biographical or academic contexts to refer to the author's legal identity, distinguishing it from his universally recognized pen name.
  • The legal documents were signed under his birth name, Jacques Anatole François Thibault.

Variants and Related Words

• Anatole France (Proper noun): The pen name and the primary name by which this author is known.
  • Anatole France's novel 'The Gods Will Have Blood' is a critical work.
• France, Anatole (Proper noun): A common bibliographic citation format for the author.

Synonyms

• Anatole France: The principal synonym and the name used for his literary works.

Noun

1. French writer of sophisticated novels and short stories (1844-1924)