theodore herman albert dreiser

Thân thiện

Theodore Herman Albert Dreiser wrote many novels about American life.

Definition

Proper noun: - Theodore Herman Albert Dreiser: An American novelist known for his realistic and often grim portrayals of American life and society in the early 20th century. He is a significant figure in American literary naturalism.

Usage

• Proper noun:
  • Theodore Herman Albert Dreiser is best known for his novel An American Tragedy.
  • The works of Theodore Herman Albert Dreiser often explore themes of social inequality and the pursuit of the American Dream.

Advanced Usage

• "Dreiserian" (adj): Characteristic of or resembling the themes, style, or bleak realism found in the works of Theodore Dreiser.
  • The film's depiction of urban poverty had a distinctly Dreiserian quality.

Variants and Related Words

• Dreiser: The common shortened form of the author's surname, used to refer to him or his work.
  • We are studying Dreiser in my American literature class.

Synonyms

• Novelist: A writer of novels.
• Author: The writer of a book, article, or report.

Related Phrases

• Literary naturalism: A literary movement applying scientific principles of objectivity and detachment to its study of human beings, often emphasizing the role of environment and heredity. Dreiser is a key proponent.

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Noun

1. United States novelist (1871-1945)

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