Powys

Pow·ys

 (pō′ĭs)

Family of British writers, comprising the brothers John Cowper Powys (1872-1963), whose novels, such as Wolf Solent (1929), glorify nature; Theodore Francis Powys (1875-1953), who wrote allegorical novels, such as Mr. Weston's Good Wine (1927); and Llewelyn Powys (1884-1939), known primarily for his essays.

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Powys

(ˈpaʊɪs)

n

(Placename) a county in E Wales, formed in 1974 from most of Breconshire, Montgomeryshire, and Radnorshire. Administrative centre: Llandrindod Wells. Pop: 129 300 (2003 est). Area: 5077 sq km (1960 sq miles)

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Powys

(ˈpəʊɪs)

n

1. (Biography) John Cowper (ˈkuːpə). 1872–1963, British novelist, essayist, and poet, who spent much of his life in the US. His novels include Wolf Solent (1929), A Glastonbury Romance (1932), and Owen Glendower (1940)

2. (Biography) his brother, Llewelyn. 1884–1939, British essayist and journalist

3. (Biography) his brother, T(heodore) F(rancis). 1875–1953, British novelist and short-story writer, noted for such religious fables as Mr Weston's Good Wine (1927) and Unclay (1931)

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Pow•ys

(ˈpoʊ ɪs)

n.

John Cowper, 1872–1963, English author.

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Noun	1.	Powys - British writer of essays; one of three literary brothers (1884-1939) Llewelyn Powys
	2.	Powys - British writer of allegorical novels; one of three literary brothers (1875-1953) Theodore Francis Powys
	3.	Powys - British writer of novels about nature; one of three literary brothers (1872-1963) John Cowper Powys

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