The result of this overmastering urge is dense, hyperkinetic prose, rich in similes, lush with unusual words.

Ondaatje is a poet, and it shows in the rich, sensuous prose of the novel.

"The Last Fine Time" is written in a rich, intense, exact prose.

Some readers may wish less dirt were exposed, but all can luxuriate in this rich prose, especially when Cheever writes about writing.

But his rich prose and his deep roots in Russian culture won him many readers when he was finally published in his homeland.

They are written in a rich, colorful prose, and even include a glossary of the language of the Giants.

Ms. Blackburn depicts that paradise in rich, luxurious prose, with a naturalist's eye for detail.

San Pedro's rich prose is also considered to be an exaggeration.

They are rendered in rich romantic prose that pungently conveys the disparate worlds of her interlocutors.

Lee's style is frequently remarked upon for its use of rich poetic prose and striking imagery.