smollett
Definition
- Proper noun:
- A Scottish author: Refers to Tobias Smollett, an 18th-century Scottish novelist, known for his picaresque and adventure novels.
Usage Examples
- Proper noun:
- The works of Smollett provide a vivid picture of 18th-century British society.
- We studied Smollett in our literature class on the early novel.
Advanced Usage
- "In the style of Smollett": Describing a narrative that is picaresque, satirical, and focused on the adventures of a roguish hero, similar to Smollett's writing.
- The modern novel's episodic structure and sharp social satire are very much in the style of Smollett.
Variants and Related Words
- Smollettian (adj): Characteristic of or resembling the works or style of Tobias Smollett.
- The book's coarse humor and detailed depiction of low life are decidedly Smollettian.
Synonyms
- Tobias Smollett: The full name.
- Tobias George Smollett: The author's complete name.
Related Phrases
- "A Smollett of our time": A metaphorical phrase used to describe a contemporary author whose work is reminiscent of Smollett's style in its adventurous and satirical nature.
- With his focus on the seedy underbelly of city life, the critic called him a Smollett of our time.
Noun
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Scottish writer of adventure novels (1721-1771)
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