lawrence george durrell
Definition
Proper noun: * Lawrence George Durrell: An English novelist, poet, and travel writer of Irish descent, renowned for his richly descriptive and experimental prose. He is best known for his series of novels, The Alexandria Quartet, and for his extensive travel writing about Mediterranean cultures and landscapes. He lived much of his life in various Mediterranean regions.
Usage Examples
- Proper noun:
- Lawrence George Durrell is often considered one of the great stylists of 20th-century English literature.
- The works of Lawrence George Durrell are deeply influenced by his life in Greece, Egypt, and Cyprus.
- In his biography, we learn that Lawrence George Durrell was the older brother of the naturalist Gerald Durrell.
Advanced Usage
- "Durrellian" (adjective): Pertaining to or characteristic of the style or themes of Lawrence Durrell, especially evoking a sensual, complex, and philosophically dense portrayal of place and character.
- The novel's lush descriptions of the Italian coast have a distinctly Durrellian quality.
Variants and Related Words
- Durrell: A common shortened reference to Lawrence George Durrell.
- Durrell's The Alexandria Quartet explores the relativity of truth.
- L. G. Durrell: An initialism sometimes used in formal citations.
Synonyms
- Author of The Alexandria Quartet: A descriptive synonym referencing his most famous work.
- The older Durrell brother: A contextual synonym used to distinguish him from his brother, Gerald.
Related Phrases
- The Alexandria Quartet: His seminal series of four novels (, , , ) set in Alexandria, Egypt, before and during World War II.
- The Avignon Quintet: Another major novel sequence by Durrell.
- The Lawrence Durrell Travel Reader: A collection highlighting his travel writing.
Noun
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English writer of Irish descent who spent much of his life in Mediterranean regions (1912-1990)
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