tobias george smollett
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Definition
Proper noun: A Scottish author of the 18th century, known for writing picaresque and adventure novels. He was also a surgeon, translator, and historian.
Usage
This term is used exclusively as a proper noun to refer to the historical person, Tobias George Smollett. It is used in biographical, literary, and historical contexts. * He studied the works of Tobias George Smollett for his thesis on 18th-century satire. * The museum featured an exhibit on Tobias George Smollett and his influence on English literature.
Advanced Usage
- "in the style of Smollett": Used to describe a narrative that is episodic, satirical, and focused on the adventures of a roguish hero, characteristic of his novels like .
Variants and Related Words
- Smollett (n): A common shortened form of the full name, used with the same meaning.
- The novels of Smollett are less widely read today than those of his contemporary, Henry Fielding.
Synonyms
- Author
- Novelist
- Writer
Note: These are general synonyms for his profession, not direct synonyms for the proper name itself.
Noun
- Scottish writer of adventure novels (1721-1771)