sir tom stoppard

Thân thiện

Sir Tom Stoppard writes a new play in his study.

Definition

1. Proper noun:
   • Sir Tom Stoppard: A British dramatist and screenwriter, born in Czechoslovakia in 1937. He is renowned for his intellectually complex and witty plays, which often explore philosophical and linguistic themes.

Examples of Usage

• Proper noun:
  • The theater is staging a revival of a classic play by Sir Tom Stoppard.
  • Sir Tom Stoppard's work is characterized by its clever wordplay and exploration of big ideas.

Advanced Usage

• Referring to the body of work: The name can be used metonymically to refer to the collective works or distinctive style of the playwright.
  • That dialogue feels very much like Sir Tom Stoppard; it's so intelligent and fast-paced.

Variants and Related Words

• Stoppardian (adj): Of, relating to, or characteristic of Sir Tom Stoppard or his works, especially in being intellectually playful and linguistically dexterous.
  • The play has a wonderfully Stoppardian cleverness to its structure.

Synonyms

• Playwright: A person who writes plays.
• Dramatist: A writer of dramas for the stage.

Notes on Meaning

• This term specifically denotes the individual, Sir Tom Stoppard. It is not used as a common noun. The primary meaning is the identity of the person, with a secondary meaning relating to his influential career and distinctive literary style.

Học thuật

Noun

1. British dramatist (born in Czechoslovakia in 1937)

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