munro

Thân thiện

H. H. Munro wrote witty short stories under the pen name Saki.

Definition

1. Proper noun:
   • A British writer: Munro refers to Hector Hugh Munro (1870-1916), a British author known for his short stories, which often feature satire and wit. He wrote under the pen name Saki.

Usage Examples

• Proper noun:
  • I am reading a collection of stories by Munro. (This indicates reading works by the author H.H. Munro.)
  • Munro's writing is celebrated for its sharp social commentary. (This describes the characteristic quality of the author's work.)

Advanced Usage

• The name Munro is primarily used to refer to the historical literary figure. In literary contexts, it can be used metonymically to refer to his body of work or distinctive style.
  • That darkly humorous twist is pure Munro. (This means the twist is characteristic of Saki's writing style.)

Variants and Related Words

• Saki: The pen name of H.H. Munro.
  • The story "The Open Window" is by Saki.
• Munroesque (adj): Resembling or characteristic of the style of H.H. Munro (Saki).
  • The author's Munroesque tale delighted fans of classic satire.

Synonyms

• Saki: The primary synonym, being his pseudonym.

Notes on Different Meanings

• Important Distinction: This entry defines "Munro" specifically as the British writer. It is crucial to distinguish this from other uses of the name "Munro," which is also a Scottish surname and, in a completely different context, refers to a Scottish mountain over 3,000 feet (a Munro bagging). Those are separate lexical items.

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Noun

1. British writer of short stories (1870-1916)

Từ đồng nghĩa

• Munro
• H. H. Munro
• Hector Hugh Munro
• Saki