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Joyce's Ulysses unfolds over a single day in Dublin James Joyce Related Links Encyclopedia: James Joyce Quiz: Irish Literature and Folklore Notable Irish Writers Ulysses for…

Allende, Isabel

(Encyclopedia) Allende, Isabel, 1942–, Chilean novelist. Since the 1973 coup in which her cousin, President Salvador Allende Gossens, died, Isabel Allende, who is among the most notable contemporary…

perennial

(Encyclopedia) perennial, any plant that under natural conditions lives for several to many growing seasons, as contrasted to an annual or a biennial. Botanically, the term perennial applies to both…

Vonnegut, Kurt, Jr.

(Encyclopedia) Vonnegut, Kurt, Jr.Vonnegut, Kurt, Jr.vŏnˈəgət [key] 1922–2007, American novelist, b. Indianapolis. After serving in World War II, he worked as a police reporter and wrote short…

Turner Cup Finals

W-LGFLeading Scorers Orlando4-120Beaufait (1-5–6)& Mason (1-5–6) Chicago1-48Maltais (2-2–4)DateWinnerHome IceMay 19Orlando, 7-2at OrlandoMay 20Orlando, 5-1at OrlandoMay 23Chicago, 3-1at…

Lope de Vega Carpio, Félix

(Encyclopedia) Lope de Vega Carpio, FélixLope de Vega Carpio, Félixfāˈlēks lōˈpā dā vāˈgä kärˈpyō [key], 1562–1635, Spanish dramatic poet, founder of the Spanish drama, b. Madrid. Lope, born a…

Turner Cup Finals

W-LGFLeading Scorers Houston4-330Stewart (6-4-10) Orlando3-423Panteleyev (6-3-9)DateWinnerHome IceMay 23Houston, 6-3at HoustonMay 25Orlando, 4-2at HoustonMay 27Houston, 6-1at OrlandoMay…

How to Read and Why

Author:Harold BloomScribner Who reads books anymore? The question's been beaten to death by many a scholar. Harold Bloom, an academic as well as a beloved teacher, reinvigorates the question…