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Epigone

UK
/ˈɛpɪɡəʊn/
US
/ˈɛpɪɡoʊn/
ru

Translation epigone into russian

epigone
Noun
raiting
UK
/ˈɛpɪɡəʊn/
US
/ˈɛpɪɡoʊn/
The artist was often criticized as an epigone of the famous painter.
Этого художника часто критиковали как эпигон известного живописца.

Definitions

epigone
Noun
raiting
UK
/ˈɛpɪɡəʊn/
US
/ˈɛpɪɡoʊn/
A follower or imitator, especially one who follows an artist, philosopher, or writer, often with less originality or success.
The young poet was considered an epigone of the famous literary figure, lacking the originality of his predecessor.

Idioms and phrases

literary epigone
He was merely regarded as a literary epigone of the famous novelist.
литературный эпигон
Его просто считали литературным эпигоном известного романиста.
artistic epigone
The critics dismissed her as an artistic epigone lacking originality.
художественный эпигон
Критики отвергли её как художественного эпгона, лишенного оригинальности.
political epigone
Many viewed him as a political epigone, simply echoing his predecessor's ideas.
политический эпигон
Многие считали его политическим эпигоном, просто повторяющим идеи своего предшественника.
mere epigone
He was always afraid of being seen as a mere epigone.
просто эпигон
Он всегда боялся, что его будут считать просто эпигоном.
become an epigone (someone)
He did not want to become an epigone of his mentor.
стать эпигоном (кого-то)
Он не хотел стать эпигоном своего наставника.

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