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lowell

/ˈloʊ.əl/

Übersetzung: Eigenname, der sich auf den Nachnamen mehrerer bekannter amerikanischer Persönlichkeiten bezieht, darunter Dichter, ein Astronom und ein Pädagoge, und häufig mit der Stadt Lowell in Massachusetts assoziiert wird.

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noun

C1formalamerican/ˈloʊ.əl/

unzählbar · Eigenname

A proper noun referring to a surname of several notable American figures, including poets, an astronomer, and an educator, often associated with the city of Lowell, Massachusetts.

  • 🇩🇪Eigenname, der sich auf den Nachnamen mehrerer bekannter amerikanischer Persönlichkeiten bezieht, darunter Dichter, ein Astronom und ein Pädagoge, und häufig mit der Stadt Lowell in Massachusetts assoziiert wird.
  1. American poet (1917-1977) C1 formal american

    Refers to Robert Lowell, a prominent American poet known for his confessional style and works like 'Life Studies'.

    • Robert Lowell's poetry often explored personal and historical themes.
    • Lowell's collection 'Life Studies' is considered a landmark in confessional poetry.
    • He won the Pulitzer Prize for his book 'Lord Weary's Castle'.

    🇩🇪Lowell

  2. American astronomer (1855-1916) C1 formal american

    Refers to Percival Lowell, an American astronomer who studied Mars and founded the Lowell Observatory.

    • Percival Lowell believed that Mars was inhabited and built canals.
    • Lowell's observations of Mars led to the discovery of Pluto.
    • The Lowell Observatory in Arizona is named after him.

    🇩🇪Lowell

  3. American poet (1874-1925) C1 formal american

    Refers to Amy Lowell, an American poet of the Imagist school, known for her free verse and vivid imagery.

    • Amy Lowell was a leading figure in the Imagist movement.
    • Her poem 'Patterns' is a classic example of her work.
    • Lowell's poetry often challenged traditional forms and themes.

    🇩🇪Lowell

  4. American educator and university president (1856-1943) C1 formal american

    Refers to Abbott Lawrence Lowell, an American educator and president of Harvard University.

    • Abbott Lawrence Lowell served as Harvard's president from 1909 to 1933.
    • He implemented significant reforms in the university's curriculum.
    • Lowell's leadership helped shape modern Harvard.

    🇩🇪Amerikanischer Pädagoge und Universitätspräsident (1856-1943)

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