john wain
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Definition
- Proper noun:
- John Wain: An English writer, poet, and critic, active during the mid-20th century. He is recognized as a member of the literary group known as "The Movement."
Examples of Usage
- Proper noun:
- John Wain's early novels captured the mood of post-war Britain.
- The anthology includes a critical essay by John Wain on contemporary poetry.
Advanced Usage
- As a representative figure: The name "John Wain" is often used to represent a particular style of British literature that emphasized clarity, rationality, and anti-romanticism in the 1950s.
- His work is frequently discussed alongside that of Kingsley Amis and Philip Larkin as a key part of The Movement, with John Wain often cited as a central figure.
Variants and Related Words
- The Movement (n): A term for a group of English poets and novelists in the 1950s, including John Wain, who shared a common literary style.
- Wain, John Barrington Wain (n): The full name of the author.
Synonyms
- Author: A writer of a book, article, or report.
- Man of letters: A male scholar or author.
Related Phrases
- A John Wain novel: A phrase that may be used to describe a novel exhibiting the characteristic style of this author.
- It's a very John Wain novel—witty, precise, and somewhat detached.
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