cabell
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Definition
Proper noun A surname, most notably referring to James Branch Cabell, an American author known for his satirical and fantasy fiction.
Usage
- As a proper noun (surname): Used to refer specifically to the person, James Branch Cabell.
- The literary style of Cabell was both celebrated and controversial in the early 20th century.
- Scholars often study the works of Cabell to understand American satire between the World Wars.
Advanced Usage
- Cabellian (adjective): Pertaining to or characteristic of James Branch Cabell or his writings, often describing a sophisticated, ironic, and mythopoetic style.
- The novel's Cabellian wit and elaborate symbolism were noted by critics.
Variants and Related Words
- Cabellian (adj.): Of or relating to James Branch Cabell.
Synonyms
- James Branch Cabell (full name).
Noun
- United States writer of satirical novels (1879-1958)