Elmer Rice (Noun)
Meaning
United States playwright (1892-1967).
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- Elmer Rice was a prominent playwright in the United States during the early 20th century, known for his innovative and often provocative works.
- His play "The Adding Machine" revealed Elmer Rice's fascination with the human condition and his critique of modern society.
- Elmer Rice was awarded the Pulitzer Prize for Drama in 1929 for his play "Street Scene".
- Theatrical realism was a hallmark of Elmer Rice's writing style, as evidenced in his play "Counsellor-at-Law".
- Elmer Rice's body of work had a lasting impact on American theatre, influencing the development of the American drama.