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Thompson, Francis
(Encyclopedia) Thompson, Francis, 1859–1907, English poet. His poetry, usually on religious subjects, is noted for its brilliant imagery and sonorous language. He was educated for the Roman Catholic…Böll, Heinrich
(Encyclopedia) Böll, HeinrichBöll, Heinrichhīnˈrĭkh böl [key], 1917–85, German novelist, short-story writer, and playwright. Böll presents a critical, antimilitarist view of modern society in a…Kama Sutra: A Tale of Love
Director:Mira NairWriters: Helena Kriel and Mira NairDirector of Photography:Declan QuinnEditor:Kristina BodenMusic:Mychael DannaProduction Designer:Mark FriedbergProducers:Mira Nair and…Hughes, Ted
(Encyclopedia) Hughes, Ted (Edward James Hughes), 1930–98, English poet, b. Mytholmyroyd, Yorkshire, studied Cambridge. Hughes's best poetry focuses on the unsentimental within nature. His poems are…Sonny Liston
Sonny ListonBorn: May 8, 1932Boxer heavyweight champion (1962-64), who knocked out Floyd Patterson twice in the first round, then lost title to Muhammad Ali (then Cassius Clay) in 1964; pro…Eric Lindros
Eric LindrosBorn: Feb. 28, 1973Hockey C No. 1 pick in 1991 NHL draft by the Nordiques; sat out 1991-92 season rather than play in Quebec; traded to Philadelphia in 1992 for 6 players, 2 No. 1…Bradbury, Ray
(Encyclopedia) Bradbury, Ray (Raymond Douglas Bradbury)Bradbury, Ray (Raymond Douglas Bradbury)brădˈbĕrˌē, –bərē [key], 1920–2012, American writer, b. Waukegan, Ill. A popular and prolific writer of…Rove, Karl Christian
(Encyclopedia) Rove, Karl Christian, 1950–, U.S. political consultant and government official, b. Denver, Colo. Politically active in high school, he joined College Republicans while at the Univ. of…New Zealand literature
(Encyclopedia) New Zealand literature. In the 20th cent. New Zealand developed a vital literary tradition, though only a few of its authors are well-known outside its islands: Katherine Mansfield,…Snowboarding Winter X Games Through the Years
The following tables list the Winter X Games snowboarding winners for men's and women's events, including Big Air, Boarder X, Halfpipe, Superpipe, and Slopestyle. Year Men's Big Air 1997…Trending
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