marianne moore

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marianne moore

Marianne Moore reads her poetry to a small audience.

Definition
  1. Proper noun:
    • Marianne Moore: An American poet recognized for her distinctive style characterized by irony, wit, meticulous observation, and precise language. She was a major figure in modernist poetry.
Usage Examples
  • Proper noun:
    • The poetry of Marianne Moore often features animals and objects examined with great detail.
    • In her poem "Poetry," Marianne Moore famously describes it as "imaginary gardens with real toads in them."
    • Many critics study the formal innovation and intellectual depth in the work of Marianne Moore.
Advanced Usage
  • As a reference point in literary criticism: Her name is often used to denote a specific tradition of precise, visual, and intellectually rigorous poetry.
    • His descriptive style has often been compared to that of Marianne Moore.
Variants and Related Words
  • Mooreian (adj, rare): Pertaining to or characteristic of Marianne Moore's poetic style.
    • The essay analyzed the Mooreian use of syllabic verse.
Synonyms
  • Poet: A person who writes poems. (This is the general category; "Marianne Moore" is a specific instance.)
  • Modernist poet: A poet associated with the modernist literary movement of the early 20th century.
Related Phrases
  • "Like Marianne Moore": Used to draw a comparison to her precise or witty descriptive style.
    • She observes the world like Marianne Moore, finding complexity in the mundane.
marianne moore

Marianne Moore reads her poetry to a small audience.

Noun
  1. United States poet noted for irony and wit (1887-1872)