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lowry

A student reads a book by Lowry in the library.

Definition

Proper noun 1. Malcolm Lowry: An English novelist, best known for his 1947 novel Under the Volcano. 2. L. S. Lowry: An English painter, famous for his depictions of industrial urban landscapes in Northwest England, characterized by stylized human figures known as "matchstick men."

Examples

  • Malcolm Lowry:

    • The complexity of Under the Volcano establishes Lowry as a major modernist writer.
    • Scholars often study Lowry's themes of addiction and existential despair.

  • L. S. Lowry:

    • The art gallery has a dedicated collection of works by Lowry.
    • Lowry's painting Going to the Match is an iconic image of British life.
Advanced Usage
  • The term "a Lowry" can refer to a painting or artwork created by L. S. Lowry.
    • The museum just acquired an early Lowry.
  • "Lowryesque" is an adjective used to describe scenes, artwork, or atmospheres reminiscent of L. S. Lowry's style—often featuring industrial settings, crowds, and a distinct, somewhat bleak palette.
    • The foggy, post-industrial townscape had a distinctly Lowryesque quality.
Variants and Related Words
  • Lowrian (adj): Pertaining to or characteristic of Malcolm Lowry's literary work, especially its psychological depth and symbolic complexity.
    • The novel's dense, allusive prose is truly Lowrian.
Synonyms
  • For L. S. Lowry: Industrial painter, urban landscape artist.
  • For Malcolm Lowry: Novelist, author, writer.
Notes on Usage
  • As a proper noun referring to specific individuals, "Lowry" is always capitalized.
  • Context is essential to determine which figure is being referenced. In literary contexts, it typically refers to Malcolm Lowry; in artistic contexts, to L. S. Lowry.
lowry

A student reads a book by Lowry in the library.

Noun
  1. English novelist (1909-1957)
  2. English painter (1887-1976)

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