pasternak
Definition
Proper noun A Russian writer, poet, and literary translator. He is internationally renowned for his novel Doctor Zhivago, a work for which he was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1958, though he was compelled by Soviet authorities to decline it. His writing is noted for its lyrical style and profound engagement with history, love, and the human spirit.
Usage Examples
- The works of Pasternak offer a deep insight into the Russian experience during the early 20th century.
- She wrote her thesis on the poetic imagery in Pasternak's early collections.
- The publication of Pasternak's outside the USSR was a significant literary and political event.
Advanced Usage
- Pasternakesque (adjective): Resembling or characteristic of the style or themes of Boris Pasternak's writing, particularly its lyrical intensity and philosophical depth.
- The novel's sweeping historical canvas and poetic prose were distinctly Pasternakesque.
Variants and Related Words
- Pasternakian (adjective): An alternative adjective form meaning pertaining to or characteristic of Pasternak or his works.
Synonyms
- Author of Doctor Zhivago: A common descriptive synonym referencing his most famous work.
- Russian laureate: Refers to his status as a Nobel Prize laureate from Russia.
Related Phrases and Contexts
- "The Pasternak affair": Refers to the political controversy and persecution by the Soviet state following his Nobel Prize award and the foreign publication of .
- The Pasternak affair highlighted the severe restrictions on artistic freedom in the Soviet Union.
- "Like a character from Pasternak": Used to describe a person who is deeply introspective, poetic, or caught in the turmoil of historical events.
- With his tragic love and ideological struggles, he seemed like a character from Pasternak.
Noun
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Russian writer whose best known novel was banned by Soviet authorities but translated and published abroad (1890-1960)
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