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john osborne
 

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Noun john osborne has 1 sense
  1. Osborne, John Osborne, John James Osborne - English playwright (1929-1994)
    --1 is a kind of dramatist, playwright

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John Osborne

Definition:

John Osborne refers to a British playwright and screenwriter, best known for his groundbreaking play "Look Back in Anger". He is considered one of the pioneers of the "Angry Young Men" movement.

Examples:

As a noun:

  1. John Osborne's plays showcased a new style of realistic drama in post-World War II Britain.
  2. The biography of John Osborne provides an insightful exploration of his life and work.

As an adjective:

  1. The production was hailed as an Osborne-esque drama, reminiscent of John Osborne's works.
  2. The character's dialogue in the play had an Osborne-like quality, filled with raw emotion and social criticism.

As a verb:

  1. The young playwright aspired to Osborne's ability to capture the turbulent emotions of characters on stage.
  2. He skillfully Osborne-s the societal issues of his time, providing thought-provoking scripts.
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