Patrick White (Noun)
Meaning
Australian writer (1912-1990).
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- Patrick White is often considered one of Australia's most important literary figures of the 20th century.
- The novel 'Voss' earned Patrick White the inaugural Miles Franklin Literary Award in 1957.
- Patrick White was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1973 for his contribution to modern Australian literature.
- Australian literature has benefitted immensely from the works of notable authors like Patrick White and David Malouf.
- Patrick White often drew inspiration from his Australian homeland and incorporated it into his novels and other works.