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marquand

/ˈmɑːr.kwɑːnd/

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noun

/ˈmɑːr.kwɑːnd/formalamericanart
  • ruИмя собственное, обозначающее американского писателя Джона П. Маркуанда (1893–1960), наиболее известного как создателя вымышленного японского детектива мистера Мото и автора других романов.

A proper noun referring to the American author John P. Marquand (1893–1960), best known for creating the fictional Japanese detective Mr. Moto and for writing other novels.

uncountable · proper noun

  1. American authorB2formalamerican

    John P. Marquand, an American writer known for creating the Japanese detective character Mr. Moto and for writing various novels.

    ruАмериканский писатель

    • Marquand's Mr. Moto series was very popular in the mid-20th century.
    • Many critics praised Marquand's satirical novels about American society.
    • He won the Pulitzer Prize for his novel 'The Late George Apley'.