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Poetry
Rodin's The Thinker was conceived as part of his Gates of Hell, representing the poet Dante in the Inferno.Poetry is arguably the oldest written art form that we have records of, dating back…Dylan, Bob
(Encyclopedia) Dylan, BobDylan, Bobdĭlˈən [key], 1941–, American singer and composer, b. Duluth, Minn., as Robert Zimmerman. Dylan learned guitar at the age of 10 and autoharp and harmonica at 15.…2001–2002 Season: NCAA Men's Championship Game
Monday, April 1, 2002 64th NCAA Division I Championship Game. Date: Monday, April 1, at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta. Coaches: Gary Williams of Maryland and Mike Davis of Indiana. Favorite:…Brewer's: Goody Two-Shoes
This tale first appeared in 1765. It was written for Newbery, as it is said, by Oliver Goldsmith. Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham Brewer, 1894Goody-goodyGoody Blake A…Brewer's: Goody
A depreciative, meaning weakly moral and religious. In French, bon homme is used in a similar way. “No doubt, if a Caesar or a Napoleon comes before some man of weak will ... especially if…woodcut and wood engraving
(Encyclopedia) woodcut and wood engraving, prints made from designs cut in relief on wood, in contrast to copper or steel engraving and etching (which are intaglio). The term woodcutting is loosely…Champions Since 1918
Champions Since 1918 Multiple winners: Montreal Canadiens (23); Toronto Arenas-St. Pats-Maple Leafs (13); Detroit Red Wings (11); Boston Bruins (6); Edmonton Oilers (5); NY Islanders, NY…1989 Radio & Records All-Time Charts
1989 Radio & Records All-Time ChartsAC“Second Chance” .38 Special (A&M)“Soul Provider” Michael Bolton (Columbia)“The End of the Innocence” Don Henley (Geffen)“Right Here Waiting”…Brewer's: Oaks Famous in Story
(1) Owen Glendower's Oak, at Shelton, near Shrewsbury, was in full growth in 1403, for in this tree Owen Glendower witnessed the great battle between Henry IV. and Henry Percy. Six or…Casey At The Bat
Ernest L. ThayerJune 3, 1888The outlook wasn't brilliant for the Mudville nine that day; The score stood four to two, with but one inning more to play, And then when Cooney died at first, and…