Tetralogy
noun
A group of four related works, like plays, novels, or operas.
The author's latest tetralogy explores the theme of friendship in a deep and thoughtful way.
Often appears as...
- tetralogy of novels
- greek tetralogy
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Literary
noun
In medicine, a term used to describe a group of four symptoms that occur together as part of a specific medical condition.
Tetralogy of Fallot is a congenital heart defect involving four anatomical abnormalities.
Often appears as...
- fallot's tetralogy
- medical tetralogy
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Technical
noun
A group of four related works, like plays, novels, or operas.
The author's latest tetralogy explores the theme of friendship in a deep and thoughtful way.
Often appears as...
- tetralogy of novels
- greek tetralogy
Usage tips
Literary
noun
In medicine, a term used to describe a group of four symptoms that occur together as part of a specific medical condition.
Tetralogy of Fallot is a congenital heart defect involving four anatomical abnormalities.
Often appears as...
- fallot's tetralogy
- medical tetralogy
Usage tips
Technical
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Literary Origin
Originally used in ancient Greek literature for a set of four works.
The original tetralogy included three tragedies and a satyr play.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Works
Common in literature and arts, signifying a complete series.
J.R.R. Tolkien's Middle-earth books are not a tetralogy.
Pro Tip 3/3Unified Themes
The works in a tetralogy are often connected by themes or characters.
The Neapolitan Novels by Elena Ferrante form a compelling tetralogy.
Pro Tip 1/3Literary Origin
Originally used in ancient Greek literature for a set of four works.
The original tetralogy included three tragedies and a satyr play.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Works
Common in literature and arts, signifying a complete series.
J.R.R. Tolkien's Middle-earth books are not a tetralogy.
Pro Tip 3/3Unified Themes
The works in a tetralogy are often connected by themes or characters.
The Neapolitan Novels by Elena Ferrante form a compelling tetralogy.
Pro Tip 1/3Literary Origin
Originally used in ancient Greek literature for a set of four works.
The original tetralogy included three tragedies and a satyr play.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Works
Common in literature and arts, signifying a complete series.
J.R.R. Tolkien's Middle-earth books are not a tetralogy.
Pro Tip 3/3Unified Themes
The works in a tetralogy are often connected by themes or characters.
The Neapolitan Novels by Elena Ferrante form a compelling tetralogy.
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symphonies and more and more I'm a voracious reader a reader who do deals with Ian McEwan down to Stephenie Meyer I have read the Twilight tetralogy and one who lives for my home theater a home theater write of our DVDs video-on-demand and for a lot of
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Ben Cameron: The true...
I'm a voracious reader, a reader who deals with Ian McEwan down to Stephanie Meyer. I have read the Twilight tetralogy. And one who lives for my home theater, a home theater where I devour DVDs, video on demand and a lot of television.
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The true power of the...
symphonies and more and more I'm a voracious reader a reader who do deals with Ian McEwan down to Stephenie Meyer I have read the Twilight tetralogy and one who lives for my home theater a home theater write of our DVDs video-on-demand and for a lot of
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Ben Cameron: The true...
I'm a voracious reader, a reader who deals with Ian McEwan down to Stephanie Meyer. I have read the Twilight tetralogy. And one who lives for my home theater, a home theater where I devour DVDs, video on demand and a lot of television.
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Neal Shusterman
American Author
I thought 'UnSouled' would come in at around 400 pages, but it took 650 pages, and even then I felt like I was rushing the conclusion, so I asked my editor and publisher if I could divide it again. So a sequel became a trilogy, and the trilogy became a tetralogy - although we're not calling it that.
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Tom King
American Author
If you actually read the 'New Gods' tetralogy, this epic without an ending, it's like dipping your head into madness. You feel a little bit like the Joker for a little while. And I mean that in the best way possible.
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Neal Shusterman
American Author
I thought 'UnSouled' would come in at around 400 pages, but it took 650 pages, and even then I felt like I was rushing the conclusion, so I asked my editor and publisher if I could divide it again. So a sequel became a trilogy, and the trilogy became a tetralogy - although we're not calling it that.
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Tom King
American Author
If you actually read the 'New Gods' tetralogy, this epic without an ending, it's like dipping your head into madness. You feel a little bit like the Joker for a little while. And I mean that in the best way possible.
Example 1 of 2
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