randall jarrell
Definition
- Proper noun:
- Randall Jarrell: An American poet, literary critic, children's author, essayist, and novelist, active in the mid-20th century. He is recognized for his insightful poetry, often examining themes of war, childhood, and modern anxiety, and for his influential and sometimes acerbic literary criticism.
Examples of Usage
- Proper noun:
- The poetry of Randall Jarrell is noted for its technical mastery and emotional depth.
- In his review, the critic cited Randall Jarrell's famous essay on the decline of the novel.
- We are studying mid-century American poets, including Randall Jarrell and Robert Lowell.
Advanced Usage
- "Jarrellian" (adj): Characteristic of or resembling the style or thematic concerns of Randall Jarrell.
- The poem's blend of sympathy and sharp observation is truly Jarrellian.
Variants and Related Words
- Jarrell, Randall (n): The full name, often used in formal or bibliographic contexts.
- "The Death of the Ball Turret Gunner" (n): The title of Jarrell's most famous and frequently anthologized poem, a stark five-line work about a World War II airman.
- "Poetry and the Age" (n): The title of a major collection of Jarrell's literary criticism.
Synonyms
- Poet-critic: A term describing his dual role as both a creator and an evaluator of literature.
- Man of letters: A scholarly writer, especially one who writes about literature.
Related Phrases
- A Jarrell poem: A phrase used to refer to a poem written by him, often implying certain stylistic or thematic qualities.
- This has the poignant simplicity of a Jarrell poem.
Related Idioms
Noun
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United States poet (1914-1965)
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