mordecai richler

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Definition

Proper noun: - Mordecai Richler: A Canadian novelist, born in 1931, known for his satirical and often humorous depictions of Jewish life in Montreal, social commentary, and works exploring Canadian identity.

Usage
  • Proper noun:
    • Mordecai Richler is considered one of the most important Canadian writers of the 20th century.
    • The novel The Apprenticeship of Duddy Kravitz is Mordecai Richler's most famous work.
Advanced Usage
  • Richleresque (adj): Characteristic of or resembling the style, themes, or tone of Mordecai Richler's writing, often involving sharp social satire.
    • The film had a Richleresque quality in its portrayal of urban ambition and family conflict.
Variants and Related Words
  • Richlerian (adj): An alternative adjective form meaning pertaining to Mordecai Richler or his literary style.
    • The essay analyzed the Richlerian themes of alienation and success.
Synonyms
  • Author, novelist, writer, satirist.
Related Idioms and Phrases
  • While there are no direct idioms, his name is often associated with specific cultural and literary contexts:
    • A Richler protagonist: Often refers to a clever, ambitious, and sometimes morally ambiguous character, like Duddy Kravitz.
      • The businessman was a real Richler protagonist, charming yet relentlessly opportunistic.
Noun
  1. Canadian novelist (born in 1931)

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