Van Doren

[ van dawr-uhn, dohr- ]

noun

1. Carl, 1885–1950, U.S. writer.
2. his brother Mark, 1894–1972, U.S. writer and critic.

Example Sentences

The first issue had contributions from Randall Jarrell, Mark Van Doren, Kenneth Burke, Allen Tate, William Arrowsmith, and others.

From The Daily Beast

Well, he was most jealous of Van Doren, who was in his last year at Columbia, and whose father was rich and indulgent.

From Project Gutenberg

What was there in her eyes; and she had said she liked him better than any of them, even that handsome Van Doren.

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Use the following criticisms by Mr. Carl Van Doren as the basis of a critical judgment of your own.

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They do not think me half a Van Doren because, owing to my mother's way of bringing me up, I have escaped the family infliction.

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The home of Abraham Van Doren, like many others, was the scene of great excitement and special activity that day.

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