john barth

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Definition
  1. Proper noun:
    • John Barth: An American novelist, born in 1930, known for his postmodern and metafictional works.
Usage Examples
  • Proper noun:
    • John Barth is often associated with postmodern literature.
    • We studied the narrative techniques of John Barth in my literature class.
    • The novel "The Sot-Weed Factor" is a famous work by John Barth.
Advanced Usage
  • As a representative figure: The name can be used to represent a particular style of postmodern, self-referential fiction.
    • His writing has a distinct John Barth quality, full of playful narrative loops.
Variants and Related Words
  • Barthian (adj): Pertaining to or characteristic of John Barth or his literary style.
    • The story's structure is decidedly Barthian.
Synonyms
  • Author: A writer of a book, article, or report.
  • Novelist: A person who writes novels.
Related Phrases
  • Metafiction: Fiction that self-consciously addresses the devices of fiction, a style often associated with John Barth's work.
    • John Barth is considered a master of metafiction.
Noun
  1. United States novelist (born in 1930)