koestler
Definition
Proper noun: A reference to Arthur Koestler, a British author and journalist of Hungarian origin. He is primarily known for his literary works that critically examined totalitarian regimes, most notably his novel depicting the Stalinist purges.
Usage Examples
- Proper noun:
- Koestler's writings significantly influenced Western intellectual thought during the Cold War.
- We are studying a novel by Koestler in our modern European history class.
Advanced Usage
- Used attributively to describe things related to his life, work, or themes.
- The essay explored Koestlerian themes of disillusionment and political ideology.
- He received the Koestler Award for his writing on political philosophy.
Variants and Related Words
- Koestlerian (adjective): Pertaining to or characteristic of Arthur Koestler or his ideas, especially concerning political disillusionment and the psychology of ideology.
Synonyms
- Arthur Koestler: The full name.
- The author of "Darkness at Noon": A common descriptive reference based on his most famous work.
Notes
This term functions almost exclusively as a proper noun referring to the specific individual. Its use outside of this direct reference is rare and typically derivative (e.g., Koestlerian).
Noun
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British writer (born in Hungary) who wrote a novel exposing the Stalinist purges during the 1930s (1905-1983)
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