Albee
Definition
A personal proper name of Anglo-Saxon origin, globally renowned due to the American playwright Edward Albee, author of fundamental works of the theater of the absurd and psychological drama, such as 'Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?'. Written with a capital letter, the term individualizes a core personality in the history of world culture or a specific lineage.
Bilingual Equivalents
- Albee
- Edward Albee
Grammatical & Source Details
| Inflection Type | Proper masculine singular noun, grammatically keeping stable case structures across biographical or academic contexts. |
| Formation | Patronymic surname integrated into international records, historically tracing back to old Scandinavian or medieval French roots. |
| Spelling / Pronunciation | [ˈɔːl.bi] |
| Source | Official Handbook of World Surnames, Dramatic Arts History, and Literary Biographies |
Contextual Usage Examples
RO: Teatrul Național a pus în scenă o nouă adaptare structurală după o piesă celebră scrisă de Edward Albee.
EN: The National Theater staged a new structural adaptation after a famous play written by Edward Albee.
RO: Criticul literar a analizat stilul acid al lui Albee, subliniind tensiunea psihologică intensă dintre personaje.
EN: The literary critic analyzed Albee's sharp style, highlighting the intense psychological tension between characters.
RO: Am cumpărat un volum de eseuri ce analizează contribuția majoră adusă de Albee la dezvoltarea teatrului modern.
EN: I bought a volume of essays analyzing the major contribution brought by Albee to the development of modern theater.
Idioms & Phrases
Edward Albee / Edward Albee
RO: Dramaturg american din secolul al XX-lea, triplu laureat al Premiului Pulitzer pentru operă dramatică.
EN: A 20th-century American playwright, three-time winner of the Pulitzer Prize for Drama.
Stilul lui Albee / Albee's style
RO: Manieră teatrală definită prin dialoguri sclipitoare, examinarea crudă a realității sociale și elemente absurde.
EN: A theatrical manner defined by brilliant dialogues, raw examination of social reality, and absurd elements.
Piese de Albee / Albee plays
RO: Ansamblul capodoperelor dramatice care fac parte din programa de studiu a multor facultăți de regie și actorie.
EN: The assembly of dramatic masterpieces included in the study curriculum of many directing and acting faculties.
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