Johannes V. Jensen

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A Danish writer famous for books about Nordic history and nature

proper noun

: Johannes V. Jensen

In 1944, Johannes V. Jensen received the Nobel Prize in Literature.

Examples

Many critics consider Johannes V. Jensen a pioneer of Danish modernism.
The works of Johannes V. Jensen have been translated into many languages worldwide.
I love Johannes V. Jensen!
Did Johannes V. Jensen write poetry?
In 1944, Johannes V. Jensen received the Nobel Prize in Literature.
Many critics consider Johannes V. Jensen a pioneer of Danish modernism.
The works of Johannes V. Jensen have been translated into many languages worldwide.

Synonyms

Johannes Vilhelm Jensen

vsJohannes V. Jensen

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A Danish writer who won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1944

is the more familiar or shortened name used in general references

Surface Forms

Johannes V. Jensen main

Morphology

Johannes + V. + Jensen

This is a proper name and knowing the parts ('Johannes', 'V.', 'Jensen') only indicates a person's name (and perhaps hint at Scandinavian origin) but does not allow a B1 learner to infer the encyclopedic meaning 'Danish writer and key figure of literary modernism'. The specific biographical and occupational information is not derivable from the constituents, so the expression is opaque.

Etymology

Johannes V. Jensen was a Danish writer who turned the sea, the land and old family stories into long, powerful tales and a new style of writing. That's why his name is now known as a key figure in 'modern' Danish literature.