sir terence mervyn rattigan
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Definition
- Proper noun:
- A British playwright: Sir Terence Mervyn Rattigan was a significant 20th-century British dramatist, known for his well-crafted plays that often explored themes of emotional repression, social constraints, and the British class system.
Usage Examples
- Proper noun:
- The works of Sir Terence Mervyn Rattigan are frequently revived in modern theatre.
- Our drama class is studying mid-century playwrights, including Sir Terence Mervyn Rattigan.
Advanced Usage
- "Rattigan-esque": (adjective) describing a style reminiscent of Rattigan's plays, often involving understated emotion, precise dialogue, and middle-class settings.
- The new play has a very Rattigan-esque feel in its exploration of quiet desperation.
Variants and Related Words
- Rattigan: A common shortened reference to the playwright.
- The festival will feature a season of Rattigan.
Synonyms
- Dramatist: A writer of plays.
- Playwright: A person who writes plays.
Noun
- British playwright (1911-1977)