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benet

/bəˈneɪ/

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noun

/bəˈneɪ/C1formal
  • ruИмя собственное, относящееся к фамилии известной американской семьи писателей и поэтов, включая Стивена Винсента Бене и Уильяма Роуза Бене.

A proper noun referring to a surname of a notable American family of writers and poets, including Stephen Vincent Benet and William Rose Benet.

uncountable · proper noun

  1. Stephen Vincent BenétC1formalamerican

    An American poet and writer, known for his narrative poem 'John Brown's Body' and short story 'The Devil and Daniel Webster'.

    ruСтивен Винсент Бене

    • Stephen Vincent Benét won the Pulitzer Prize for Poetry in 1929.
    • His work 'The Devil and Daniel Webster' is a classic American tale.
    • Benét's poetry often explores American history and folklore.
  2. William Rose BenétC1formalamerican

    An American poet and editor, known for his work 'The Dust Which Is God' and his role as editor of the Saturday Review of Literature.

    ruУильям Роуз Бене

    • William Rose Benét was a prominent literary figure in the early 20th century.
    • He edited the Saturday Review of Literature for many years.
    • His poetry collection 'The Dust Which Is God' won the Pulitzer Prize in 1942.