mary mccarthy
Definition
Proper noun: - Mary McCarthy: An American author known for her work as a satirical novelist and literary critic. Her writing is characterized by sharp wit, intellectual rigor, and keen social observation, often focusing on the morals and manners of the American intellectual class. She lived from 1912 to 1989.
Usage
- Proper noun:
- Mary McCarthy was a prominent voice in 20th-century American literature.
- The essays of Mary McCarthy are celebrated for their incisive criticism.
- Many students read Mary McCarthy to understand mid-century American intellectual life.
Advanced Usage
- "McCarthy's prose": Refers specifically to her distinctive, clear, and critical writing style.
- The seminar analyzed the precision and irony of McCarthy's prose.
Variants and Related Words
- McCarthy, Mary Therese McCarthy (full name).
- McCarthy-esque (adj, informal): Resembling or characteristic of Mary McCarthy's style, particularly its satirical and analytical qualities.
- The review was written in a McCarthy-esque tone of detached scrutiny.
Synonyms
- Satirist: A writer who uses humor, irony, or ridicule to criticize.
- Critic: A person who judges the merits of literary or artistic works.
- Novelist: A writer of novels.
Related Idioms and Phrases
- "In the tradition of Mary McCarthy": Used to describe a work of criticism or fiction that employs similar sharp, intellectual satire.
- Her new book of cultural essays is very much in the tradition of Mary McCarthy.
Noun
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United States satirical novelist and literary critic (1912-1989)
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