literary master; great writer
Refers to a highly esteemed author, often of classic or serious literature. Carries a sense of historical or cultural significance.
Natsume Soseki is a literary master representing Japan.
He is a writer worthy of being called a literary master.
Natsume Soseki is regarded as a literary master of Japan.
I read the works of the literary masters of the Meiji era.
This library has a great many works by literary masters.
小説家 simply means a novelist by profession, whereas 文豪 implies towering literary greatness and lasting fame.
文学者 refers to a scholar or student of literature, not necessarily a celebrated author like 文豪.
巨匠 is a broader term for a great master in any art form, while 文豪 is reserved specifically for literary greats.
富豪 (a wealthy person) shares the kanji 豪 and sounds similar to 文豪, but has nothing to do with literature.
Compound of 文 (ぶん, 'literature') and 豪 (ごう, 'great, powerful'). The term has been used since the Meiji era to honor influential writers.