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Charles Percy Snow

Description:

Charles Percy Snow, commonly known as C.P. Snow, was an English novelist, physicist, and government official. He is best known for his series of novels known as the "Strangers and Brothers" sequence, as well as his influential Rede Lecture titled "The Two Cultures". Snow's writing often explored the intersection between science and society.

Senses:

Noun

1. A British novelist, physicist, and government official

2. A series of novels known as the "Strangers and Brothers" sequence

3. A Rede Lecture titled "The Two Cultures"

Adjective

1. Pertaining to or related to the writings or ideas of Charles Percy Snow

2. Referring to the influence of science on society

Sample Sentences:

Noun:

1. Charles Percy Snow's novels are highly regarded for their insightful portrayal of the political and social dynamics of post-war Britain.
2. I just finished reading "The Light and the Dark," the first book in the Charles Percy Snow series.
3. In his Rede Lecture, Charles Percy Snow argued that the divide between the sciences and the humanities is detrimental to societal progress.

Adjective:

1. The institution organized a conference to discuss the impact of Charles Percy Snow's ideas on modern education.
2. Many universities now offer interdisciplinary programs that aim to bridge the Charles Percy Snow gap between science and the humanities.

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