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angry young man

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angry young man

–noun
1. (often initial capital letter) one of a group of British writers of the late 1950s and the 1960s whose works reflect strong dissatisfaction with, frustration by, and rebellion against tradition and society.
2. any author writing in this manner.
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n.  
  1. One of a group of English writers of the 1950s whose works are characterized by vigorous social protest.

  2. A vigorous critic of economic or social injustice.

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