Definition

1. Proper noun:
   • Norman Mailer: A United States writer, born in 1923. He was a prominent and influential American novelist, journalist, essayist, playwright, and filmmaker, known for his innovative literary style and engagement with major social and political issues of 20th-century America.

Usage Examples

• Proper noun:
  • The works of Norman Mailer often explored the complexities of American power and masculinity.
  • We are studying post-war American literature, focusing on authors like Norman Mailer and Joan Didion.
  • "The Naked and the Dead" is a famous novel by Norman Mailer.

Advanced Usage

• Referring to a body of work or a characteristic style:
  • The film attempted to capture the gritty, journalistic realism of Norman Mailer.
  • His prose has been described as Maileresque, echoing the intense, participatory style of Norman Mailer.

Variants and Related Words

• Maileresque (adjective): Resembling or characteristic of the style or themes of Norman Mailer.
  • The article was a piece of Maileresque New Journalism.

Synonyms

• Author
• Novelist
• Journalist (specifically referring to his work in New Journalism)
• Literary figure

Note: As a proper noun referring to a specific individual, true synonyms are not applicable. The terms listed are descriptive of his profession.

Noun

1. United States writer (born in 1923)