Definition

1. Proper noun:
   • Robert Emmet Sherwood: An American playwright, editor, and screenwriter, known for his significant contributions to 20th-century American theater and film. He was a prominent literary figure whose works often engaged with themes of war, idealism, and social responsibility.

Examples of Usage

• Proper noun:
  • Robert Emmet Sherwood won four Pulitzer Prizes for his dramatic works.
  • The play "Idiot's Delight" is one of Robert Emmet Sherwood's most famous works.
  • Scholars study the career of Robert Emmet Sherwood to understand mid-century American drama.

Advanced Usage

• Referring to his body of work or influence: The name can be used metonymically to refer to his collective works or his style.
  • The dialogue has a sharp, witty quality reminiscent of Robert Emmet Sherwood.
  • The festival featured a retrospective on Robert Emmet Sherwood.

Variants and Related Words

• Sherwood (surname): Often used alone in literary or historical contexts to refer to him.
  • Sherwood's plays were adapted into successful films.
• Playwright: A general term for a person who writes plays, which describes his primary occupation.
• Dramatist: A synonym for playwright.

Synonyms

• American playwright
• Dramatist
• Author (specifically of plays)

Related Phrases

• Sherwood's era: Referring to the period in which he was most active (early to mid-20th century).
  • That style of political drama was characteristic of Sherwood's era.
• A Sherwood play: A phrase used to identify a play written by him.
  • The theater is staging a Sherwood play this season.

Noun

1. United States playwright (1896-1955)