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The Devil's Dictionary: Lyre
by Ambrose Bierce LUNARIANLYRE -n. An ancient instrument of torture. The word is now used in a figurative sense to denote the poetic faculty, as in the following fiery lines of our great…1956 Cannes Film Festival
Palme d'Or The Silent World, Jacques Yves Cousteau and Louis Malle (France) Special Jury Prize The Mystery of Picasso, Henri-Georges Clouzot (France) Best Actress Susan Hayward, I'll…Dargan, Olive Tilford
Dargan, Olive Tilford[1869-1968](1)Born in Grayson County, Ky., and educated at the University of Nashville and at Radcliffe College. She became a teacher and was connected with various…Torrence, Ridgely
Torrence, Ridgely[1875-1950](2)Born at Xenia, Ohio, Nov. 27, 1875. Educated at Miami University, Ohio, and at Princeton. Served as assistant librarian at the Astor and Lenox Libraries in…Harriet Monroe
Monroe, Harriet[1860-1936](2)Born in Chicago. Graduated at Visitation Academy, Georgetown, D.C., March, 1891. Miss Monroe was chosen to write the ode for the dedication of the World's…Braithwaite, William Stanley
Braithwaite, William Stanley[1878-1962](1)Born at Boston, December 6, 1878. Educated in the public schools of that city. He has published two volumes of his own verse, "Lyrics of Life and…Conkling, Grace Hazard
Conkling, Grace Hazard[1878-1958](3)Born in New York City. Graduated at Smith College in 1899, and later studied music and languages at the University of Heidelberg and at Paris; was for…Percy Bysshe Shelley: Ode to the West Wind Verse 5
by Percy Bysshe Shelley 4 5 Make me thy lyre, even as the forest is: What if my leaves are falling like its own! The tumult of thy mighty harmonies Will take from both a deep, autumnal tone,…Julien de Lallande POYDRAS, Congress, OL (1740-1824)
POYDRAS Julien de Lallande , a Delegate from the Territory of Orleans; born in Nantes, France, April 3, 1740; completed preparatory studies; served in the French Navy in his youth; was captured…Percy Bysshe Shelley: Prometheus Unbound Scene 2.5:
by Percy Bysshe Shelley SCENE 2.4: Act 3 SCENE 2.5: THE CAR PAUSES WITHIN A CLOUD ON THE TOP OF A SNOWY MOUNTAIN. ASIA, PANTHEA, AND THE SPIRIT OF THE HOUR. SPIRIT: On the brink of the…Trending
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