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Middleton, Arthur

(Encyclopedia) Middleton, Arthur, 1742–87, political leader in the American Revolution, signer of the Declaration of Independence, b. near Charleston, S.C.; son of Henry Middleton. He was educated in…

Middleton, Henry

(Encyclopedia) Middleton, Henry, 1717–84, American Revolutionary leader, b. near Charleston, S.C. A wealthy, influential planter, he held many official positions before resigning (1770) in protest…

Biographies: 2011 People in the News

2011 People in the News See also 2010 People in the News 2009 People in the News 2008 People in the News 2007 People in the News 2006 People in the News…

Brewer's: Pippa Passes

A little leaven leaveneth the whole lump. Some casual influence has dropped good seed, which has taken root and beareth fruit to perfection. The words are the title of a dramatic poem by…

closet drama

(Encyclopedia) closet drama, a play that is meant to be read rather than performed. Precursors of the form existed in classical times. Plato's Apology is often regarded as tragic drama rather than…

Middleton, Scudder

Middleton, Scudder[1888-1959](2)Born in New York City, Sept. 9, 1888. Educated at Columbia University. Was connected for several years with the publishing firm of The Macmillan Company. Mr…

Middleton

(Encyclopedia) Middleton, city (1991 pop. 51,373), Rochdale metropolitan district, NW England, in the Greater Manchester metropolitan area on the Irk River. Manufactures include cotton, silks,…

Middleton, Conyers

(Encyclopedia) Middleton, Conyers, 1683–1750, English clergyman, one of the earliest English rationalistic theologians. A fellow of Trinity College, Cambridge, he became known through his disputes…

Scudder Middleton: Interlude

InterludeScudder MiddletonI am not old, but old enough To know that you are very young. It might be said I am the leaf, And you the blossom newly sprung.So I shall grow a while with you, And…