Definition

Proper noun * Robert Anson Heinlein: An American author, widely regarded as one of the most influential and prolific writers in the science fiction genre. His career spanned nearly five decades, from 1939 to 1988.

Usage

• The name "Robert Anson Heinlein" is used to refer to the author himself, his body of work, or his ideas and influence.
• It functions as a singular proper noun.

Examples

• Robert Anson Heinlein won multiple Hugo Awards for his novels.
• Many concepts in modern space exploration were anticipated by Robert Anson Heinlein.
• The lecture focused on the political themes in the works of Robert Anson Heinlein.

Advanced Usage

• The term is often used in literary criticism and history to denote a specific era or style within science fiction, sometimes called "Heinleinian" science fiction, which emphasizes engineering competence, libertarian ideals, and speculative futures.

Variants and Related Words

• Heinlein (noun): The common shortened form of the author's surname, used interchangeably to refer to him. (e.g., "A Heinlein novel").
• Heinleinian (adjective): Of or relating to the style, themes, or ideas characteristic of Robert A. Heinlein's writing.

Synonyms

• Science fiction author
• SF writer

Related Idioms and Phrases

• "Heinlein's razor": A philosophical razor attributed to him, stating: "Never attribute to malice that which is adequately explained by stupidity."
• "Heinlein hero": A stock character archetype in his fiction, often a highly competent, individualistic, and morally pragmatic protagonist.

Noun

1. United States writer of science fiction (1907-1988)