Definition

Proper noun: - A French writer: Marie Henri Beyle was a 19th-century French author, better known by his pen name, Stendhal. He is noted for pioneering the use of detailed psychological analysis in his fictional characters.

Usage Examples

• Proper noun:
  • The literary works of Marie Henri Beyle offer a profound insight into post-Napoleonic French society.
  • Although he wrote under the name Stendhal, the man behind the novels was Marie Henri Beyle.

Advanced Usage

• As a historical and literary reference: The name is used in academic and biographical contexts to refer to the actual person, distinct from his authorial persona.
  • The biography explores the complex life of Marie Henri Beyle and how it influenced his writing as Stendhal.

Variants and Related Words

• Stendhal (pen name): The primary pseudonym under which Marie Henri Beyle published his famous novels, such as and .
• Beylism: A term derived from his philosophies, referring to a personal ideology emphasizing passion, individualism, and the pursuit of happiness.

Synonyms

• Stendhal: This is the direct and most common synonym, used interchangeably to refer to the author.

Noun

1. French writer whose novels were the first to feature psychological analysis of the character (1783-1842)