terence rattigan

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terence rattigan

A student reads a play by Terence Rattigan in the library.

Definition
  1. Proper noun:
    • Terence Rattigan: A British playwright known for his well-crafted, often emotionally restrained dramas that explore themes of repression, social convention, and personal failure, primarily active in the mid-20th century.
Usage Examples
  • Proper noun:
    • The National Theatre staged a revival of Terence Rattigan's "The Deep Blue Sea". (This names the specific author of the play.)
    • Her thesis analyzes the portrayal of post-war Britain in the works of Terence Rattigan. (This uses the name to refer to the playwright and his collective body of work.)
    • He is considered a master of the "well-made play," a tradition upheld by Terence Rattigan. (This identifies the playwright in the context of a theatrical style.)
Advanced Usage
  • "Rattiganesque" (adj): Characteristic of or resembling the plays of Terence Rattigan, particularly in terms of emotional restraint, elegant dialogue, and focus on middle-class manners and repression.
    • The film's subdued tension and focus on unspoken feelings were distinctly Rattiganesque.
Variants and Related Words
  • Rattigan (n): A shortened, informal reference to the playwright or his works.
    • The season includes a double bill of Rattigan.
Synonyms
  • Dramatist: A writer of plays.
  • Playwright: A person who writes plays.
Related Phrases
  • "The Rattigan revival": A phrase referring to the renewed critical and popular interest in Terence Rattigan's works from the late 20th century onward.
    • The Rattigan revival has cemented his status as a major 20th-century dramatist.
terence rattigan

A student reads a play by Terence Rattigan in the library.

Noun
  1. British playwright (1911-1977)

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