ringgold wilmer lardner
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Definition
Proper noun: - Ringgold Wilmer Lardner: An American humorist and writer, known for his satirical short stories. He lived from 1885 to 1933.
Usage
- Proper noun:
- Ringgold Wilmer Lardner is often cited as a master of the American short story.
- The library has a collection of works by Ringgold Wilmer Lardner.
Advanced Usage
- "Lardneresque": An adjective describing a style reminiscent of Ringgold Wilmer Lardner's work, characterized by sharp satire, vernacular dialogue, and a focus on American life, particularly sports and entertainment.
- The columnist's Lardneresque humor perfectly captured the absurdity of the situation.
Variants and Related Words
- Ring Lardner: The common, shortened professional name for Ringgold Wilmer Lardner.
- Ring Lardner's stories were frequently published in magazines like The Saturday Evening Post.
Synonyms
- Satirist: A writer who uses humor, irony, or ridicule to criticize.
- Humorist: A writer or performer specializing in humor.
Noun
- United States humorist and writer of satirical short stories (1885-1933)