Isherwood

American  

[ish-er-wood] / ˈɪʃ ərˌwʊd /

noun

1. Christopher (William Bradshaw) 1904–86, English poet, novelist, and playwright; in the U.S. since 1938.

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Isherwood British  

/ ˈɪshəˌwʊd /

noun

1. Christopher, full name Christopher William Bradshaw-Isherwood. 1904–86, US novelist and dramatist, born in England. His works include the novel Goodbye to Berlin (1939) and three verse plays written in collaboration with W.H. Auden

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Example Sentences

Investigative journalist Emily Witt accepted the Christopher Isherwood Prize for Autobiographical Prose for her memoir “Health and Safety: A Breakdown,” about her exploration of New York’s nightlife scene.

From Los Angeles Times

What was going on inside Isherwood as his mortality approached, I cannot say — nor do any of the show’s other 102 drawings offer inner revelations of their varied subjects.

From Los Angeles Times

The award, which is sponsored by the Christopher Isherwood Foundation, honors exceptional work and encompasses fiction, travel writing, memoir and diary.

From Los Angeles Times

Only two nominations are theoretically left - Sam Rowlands and Mark Isherwood.

From BBC

“I’m surprised Mr. Pollono hasn’t already been snapped up by the hungry maw of television,” Isherwood presciently remarked in an aside.

From Los Angeles Times