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Clough, Arthur Hugh
(Encyclopedia) Clough, Arthur HughClough, Arthur Hughklŭf [key], 1819–61, English poet. He was educated at Rugby and Balliol College, Oxford, where he became friends with Matthew Arnold. After…1969–1970 Obie Awards
Best American PlayMegan Terry, Approaching SimonePaul Zindel, The Effect of Gamma Rays on Man-in-the-Moon MarigoldsBest MusicalGretchen Cryer and Nancy Ford, The Last Sweet Days of…Lüda
(Encyclopedia) LüdaLüdal&oomacr;ˈdäˈ [key], former municipality, S Liaoning prov., China, at the tip of the Liaodong peninsula. It comprised the important and historic cities of Lüshun (Port…Long Branch
(Encyclopedia) Long Branch, residential city (1990 pop. 28,658), Monmouth co., E central N.J., on the Atlantic coast; settled 1740, inc. 1904. It has clothing, cabinetmaking, and electronics…Allison, Bobby
(Encyclopedia) Allison, Bobby (Robert Arthur Allison), 1937–, American auto racing driver, b. Miami, Fla. The hard-charging Allison drove the National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing circuit…anti-hero
(Encyclopedia) anti-hero, principal character of a modern literary or dramatic work who lacks the attributes of the traditional protagonist or hero. The anti-hero's lack of courage, honesty, or grace…Schuster, Sir Arthur
(Encyclopedia) Schuster, Sir Arthur, 1851–1934, English physicist, b. Germany. At Owens College, Manchester Univ., he was professor of applied mathematics (1881–88) and professor of physics (1888–…pessimism
(Encyclopedia) pessimism, philosophical opinion or doctrine that evil predominates over good; the opposite of optimism. Systematic forms of pessimism may be found in philosophy and religion. In…Currie, Sir Arthur William
(Encyclopedia) Currie, Sir Arthur William, 1875–1933, Canadian commander in World War I. He made a distinguished record for himself in World War I as a brigade and division commander, particularly at…Aneurin
(Encyclopedia) Aneurin or AneirinAneirinənīˈrĭn [key], fl. c.600, Welsh bard whose reputed writings are contained in a 13th-century manuscript, The Book of Aneirin. Included in this manuscript is Y…Trending
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