john osborne

Thân thiện

John Osborne's plays are studied in modern drama classes.

Definition

1. Proper noun:
   • John Osborne: An English playwright known for his significant contributions to post-war British theatre. He is particularly associated with the "Angry Young Men" literary movement.

Examples of Usage

• Proper noun:
  • John Osborne's play "Look Back in Anger" premiered in 1956.
  • The works of John Osborne revolutionized British drama in the 1950s.

Advanced Usage

• "an Osborne play": Used to describe a play written by John Osborne, typically characterized by its social criticism and intense emotional dialogue.
  • The theatre is staging an Osborne play this season.

Variants and Related Words

• Osbornian (adj): Pertaining to or characteristic of John Osborne or his works.
  • The critic noted the Osbornian rage in the protagonist's monologue.

Synonyms

• Dramatist: A writer of plays.
• Playwright: A person who writes plays.

Related Phrases

• "Angry Young Man": A term for a group of British writers in the 1950s, including John Osborne, whose work expressed disillusionment with traditional society.
  • John Osborne was a leading figure among the Angry Young Men.

Học thuật

Noun

1. English playwright (1929-1994)

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