maeterlinck
Definition
- Proper noun:
- A Belgian playwright and Nobel laureate: "Maeterlinck" refers specifically to Maurice Maeterlinck, a Belgian author who wrote plays, poetry, and essays, and was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1911.
Usage Examples
- Proper noun:
- The symbolic dramas of Maeterlinck were highly influential in the early 20th century.
- We are studying Maeterlinck's play 'The Blue Bird' in our literature class.
Advanced Usage
- Used attributively to describe his style or works: The name can be used adjectivally to describe characteristics of his writing.
- The production had a distinctly Maeterlinckian atmosphere of mystery and silence.
Variants and Related Words
- Maeterlinckian (adj): Pertaining to or characteristic of Maurice Maeterlinck or his works, often describing a mood of symbolic, mystical, or fatalistic drama.
- The director aimed for a Maeterlinckian sense of dread in the staging.
Synonyms
- Maurice Maeterlinck: The full name.
- The Belgian playwright: A descriptive synonym referencing his nationality and profession.
Notes on Usage
- "Maeterlinck" is used almost exclusively as a proper noun to refer to the historical figure. It is not commonly used in idioms or phrasal verbs.
- When discussing literature and theater history, the name is often cited alongside other symbolist playwrights.
Noun
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Belgian playwright (1862-1949)
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