Definition

1. Proper noun:
   • British writer of essays; one of three literary brothers (1884-1939): Llewelyn Powys was an English author known for his essays, novels, and short stories. He was the brother of the writers John Cowper Powys and T. F. Powys.

Usage Examples

• Proper noun:
  • The works of Llewelyn Powys often reflect his experiences in Africa and America.
  • Critics compare the pastoral themes in Llewelyn Powys's essays to those of his brother John Cowper.

Advanced Usage

• "The Powys brothers": a collective term referring to Llewelyn Powys and his literary siblings, John Cowper Powys and T. F. Powys.
  • The literary circle was fascinated by the distinct styles of the Powys brothers.

Variants and Related Words

• Powysian (adj): relating to the works or characteristics of the Powys family of writers.
  • The novel has a distinctly Powysian sensibility towards nature and philosophy.

Synonyms

• Author
• Essayist

Related Phrases

• Literary brother: often used in the context of Llewelyn Powys to denote his familial and professional connection to other writers.
  • As a literary brother to John Cowper, Llewelyn Powys carved his own niche in essay writing.

Noun

1. British writer of essays; one of three literary brothers (1884-1939)