stephen spender
Học thuậtThân thiện
Definition
- Proper noun:
- Stephen Spender: An English poet and literary critic, active during the 20th century. He was a prominent figure in the literary circles of the 1930s and is known for his poetry that often engaged with themes of social justice, individualism, and political idealism.
Usage Examples
- Proper noun:
- The works of Stephen Spender are studied in modern poetry courses.
- Stephen Spender was a close friend of fellow poets W.H. Auden and Christopher Isherwood.
Advanced Usage
- "Spenderian" (adj): Pertaining to or characteristic of Stephen Spender or his works, particularly his introspective and socially conscious style.
- The poem's Spenderian themes of isolation and social concern were evident.
Variants and Related Words
- Sir Stephen Spender: His formal title after being knighted in 1983.
Synonyms
- Poet-critic: A term describing his dual role as both a poet and a critic.
Noun
- English poet and critic (1909-1995)