llewelyn powys
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Definition
- 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
- British writer of essays; one of three literary brothers (1884-1939)