lawrence durrell

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lawrence durrell

Lawrence Durrell sits at a desk writing with a fountain pen.

Definition
  1. Proper noun:
    • Lawrence Durrell: An English writer of Irish descent, known for his literary works often set in Mediterranean regions, where he spent a significant portion of his life. He is recognized as a novelist, poet, dramatist, and travel writer.
Usage Examples
  • Proper noun:
    • Lawrence Durrell is best known for his series of novels, "The Alexandria Quartet".
    • We studied the works of Lawrence Durrell in our modern literature class.
Advanced Usage
  • "Durrellian": An adjective used to describe something characteristic of or resembling the style, themes, or settings found in Lawrence Durrell's writing.
    • The novel's lush, sensual prose and complex characters were distinctly Durrellian.
Variants and Related Words
  • Durrell: A common shortened reference to the author.
    • I'm reading Durrell this summer.
Synonyms
  • Author: A writer of a book, article, or report.
  • Novelist: A person who writes novels.
  • Literary figure: A person who is well-known in the field of literature.
Related Phrases
  • "The Alexandria Quartet": Durrell's most famous series of four interconnected novels.
    • "The Alexandria Quartet" by Lawrence Durrell explores perspectives of love and memory.
Related Idioms
lawrence durrell

Lawrence Durrell sits at a desk writing with a fountain pen.

Noun
  1. English writer of Irish descent who spent much of his life in Mediterranean regions (1912-1990)