powys

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powys

A man reads a novel by Powys in a quiet library.

Definition
  1. Proper noun:
    • A surname, most notably associated with three influential British literary brothers of the 20th century: John Cowper Powys, T. F. Powys, and Llewelyn Powys.
Usage
  • Proper noun:
    • The works of Powys explore themes of nature, philosophy, and rural life.
    • Scholars often study the Powys brothers as a distinct literary group.
Advanced Usage
  • "The Powys brothers": A collective term referring specifically to John Cowper, Theodore Francis, and Llewelyn Powys, known for their distinct but thematically connected writings.
    • The intellectual legacy of the Powys brothers is significant in modern English literature.
Variants and Related Words
  • Powysian (adj): Pertaining to or characteristic of the works or themes of the Powys brothers.
    • The novel has a distinctly Powysian sensibility, focusing on the conflict between human passion and the natural world.
Synonyms
  • Literary siblings (when referring to the brothers collectively).
Notes on Different Meanings
  • The primary reference of Powys is to the literary family. It is also a Welsh county name (Powys), but in a literary context, it predominantly denotes the authors.
powys

A man reads a novel by Powys in a quiet library.

Noun
  1. British writer of novels about nature; one of three literary brothers (1872-1963)
  2. British writer of allegorical novels; one of three literary brothers (1875-1953)
  3. British writer of essays; one of three literary brothers (1884-1939)

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