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baroness karen blixen

 

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Noun baroness karen blixen has 1 sense
  1. Dinesen, Isak Dinesen, Blixen, Karen Blixen, Baroness Karen Blixen - Danish writer who lived in Kenya for 19 years and is remembered for her writings about Africa (1885-1962)
    --1 is a kind of writer, author

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Baroness Karen Blixen

Description:

Baroness Karen Blixen, also known by her pen name Isak Dinesen, was a renowned Danish author and storyteller. She is best known for her memoir "Out of Africa," which vividly portrays her experiences as a coffee plantation owner in British East Africa (now Kenya). Blixen's works often explored themes of love, fate, and the challenges of colonial life.

Senses and Usages:

Noun:

1. A Danish author and storyteller.

Example sentence: Karen Blixen's captivating storytelling transported readers into the heart of Africa.

Noun:

2. A pen name used by Baroness Karen Blixen.

Example sentence: Isak Dinesen, the pseudonym of Baroness Karen Blixen, gained international acclaim for her literary works.

Noun:

3. An influential figure in literature and colonial history.

Example sentence: Baroness Karen Blixen's writing shed light on the complexities of colonial life and its impact on both the colonizers and the colonized.

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