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Field, Marshall

(Encyclopedia) Field, Marshall, 1834–1906, American merchant, b. Conway, Mass. In 1856, after five years' apprenticeship in a general store in Pittsfield, Mass., he went to Chicago and became a clerk…

The Picture of Dorian Gray: Chapter 15

by Oscar Wilde Chapter 14Chapter 16Chapter 15 That evening, at eight-thirty, exquisitely dressed and wearing a large button-hole of Parma violets, Dorian Gray was ushered into Lady…

Andersen's Fairy Tales: The Swineherd

The Emperor's New ClothesThe Real PrincessThe Swineherd There was once a poor Prince, who had a kingdom. His kingdom was very small, but still quite large enough to marry upon; and he…

William Shakespeare: Macbeth, Act IV, Scene II

Scene IIFife. Macduff's castleEnter Lady Macduff, her Son, and RossLady MacduffWhat had he done, to make him fly the land?RossYou must have patience, madam.Lady MacduffHe had none: His flight…

Twelfth Night; or, What You Will

Twelfth Night; or, What You Will Sebastian and his sister Viola, a young gentleman and lady of Messaline, were twins, and (which was accounted a great wonder) from their birth they so much…

1957 Tony Awards

PlayLong Day's Journey Into NightMusicalMy Fair LadyActor—PlayFredric March, Long Day's Journey Into NightActress—PlayMargaret Leighton, Separate TablesSupporting or Featured Actor—PlayFrank…

Othello

Othello Brabantio, the rich senator of Venice, had a fair daughter, the gentle Desdemona. She was sought to by divers suitors, both on account of her many virtuous qualities and for her rich…