I've just read an article about Raymond Carver, that it says: "He's an urban writer-the laureate of what one critic called "Hopelessville".
I just know that "ville" is another word for city or town and "laureate" is poet. Am I right?
2007-09-23 21:39:09 · 3 answers · asked by ROYA R 1 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Books & Authors
A laureate is certainly a poet, although the term can be used to mean any type of advanced scholar. It comes from when highly achieving scholars or masters were given a crown of Laurel leaves to wear in recognition of their achievements. You will frequently see this in paintings of these august persons.
2007-09-23 21:52:58 · answer #1 · answered by firefysh 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"Laureate" is a poet honored by an area or nation to be a speaker. You could say that Raymond Carver spoke for all the people just barely making it through the depression.
You are right about ville being a suffix for city. Raymond Carver lived during the Great Depression where life did seem to be hopeless. Few jobs, little money, and the child of an abusive alcoholic father.
I really like it that you tried to figure this out on your own and then came here for confirmation. You are a good student!
2007-09-24 06:41:52 · answer #2 · answered by redunicorn 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yup.. itz a lucky guess, but you are right on!
2007-09-24 04:42:30 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋