marquand

Thân thiện

A man reads a novel by Marquand in a cozy armchair.

Definition

Proper noun: - John P. Marquand: An American author known for creating the fictional Japanese detective character Mr. Moto and for writing numerous other novels, often examining New England society. He lived from 1893 to 1960.

Usage

• Proper noun:
  • The literary style of Marquand is noted for its subtle social satire.
  • She is writing a thesis on the works of Marquand.

Advanced Usage

• The name "Marquand" is primarily used to refer to the author and his body of work. It can function attributively to describe things related to him.
  • The Marquand novel on the shelf is a first edition.
  • The essay discussed Marquand's portrayal of post-war America.

Variants and Related Words

• Marquandian (adj): Pertaining to or characteristic of John P. Marquand or his writings.
  • The novel's Marquandian critique of the upper class was masterful.

Synonyms

• John P. Marquand: The full name of the author.
• John Phillips Marquand: Another form of the author's full name.

Notes

• As a proper noun referring to a specific person, "Marquand" does not have phrasal verbs or idioms associated with it. Its usage is almost exclusively in biographical, literary, and academic contexts.

Học thuật

Noun

1. United States writer who created the Japanese detective Mr. Moto and wrote other novels as well (1893-1960)

Từ đồng nghĩa

• Marquand
• John Marquand
• John Philip Marquand