robert emmet sherwood

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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)

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