balzac

/bɑːlˈzɑːk/

Definitions

1. noun

a French novelist, playwright, and poet, known for his novels of social realism, particularly ‘Louis Lambert’ and ‘Père Goriot’.

“Honoré de Balzac is considered one of France’s greatest writers.”

2. proper noun

a place or location named after Honoré de Balzac, such as a street or a park.

“The Balzac Museum in Paris houses a collection of his works and personal items.”

Synonyms

  • novelist
  • playwright
  • poet

Antonyms

  • biographer
  • nonfiction author