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Brewer's: Entelechy
The kingdom of Queen Quintessence in the famous satirical romance of Rabelais called the History of Gargantua and Pantagruel'. Pantagruel and his companions went thither in search of the…Brewer's: Hunters and Runners
of classic renown: ACASTOS, who took part in the famous Calydonian hunt (a wild boar). ACTÆON, the famous huntsman who was transformed by Diana into a stag, because he chanced to see her…Brewer's: Hyacinth
according to Grecian fable, was the son of Amyclas, a Spartan king. The lad was beloved by Apollo and Zephyr, and as he preferred the sun-god, Zephyr drove Apollo's quoit at his head, and…1952 Olympic Greco-Roman Wrestling Results
Class Flyweight (-114 1/2 lb) Boris Gurevich, URS Ignazio Fabra, ITA Leo Honkala, FIN Bantamweight (-125 3/4 lb) Imre Hódos, HUN Zakaria Chihab, LIB Artem…The Oprah Factor
The Oprah Factor Oprah Winfrey has bestowed a gift on a few lucky publishers. Selection for Oprah's Book Club virtually guarantees the title will make the bestseller lists. Booksellers, as…Brewer's: Theresa
Daughter of the Count Palatine of Padolia, beloved by Mazeppa. The count, her father, was very indignant that a mere page should presume to fall in love with his daughter, and had Mazeppa…Brewer's: Thisbe
A Babylonish maiden beloved by Piramus. They lived in contiguous houses, and as their parents would not let them marry, they contrived to converse together through a hole in the garden…Percy Bysshe Shelley: Prometheus Unbound Scene 2.1:
by Percy Bysshe Shelley Act 2 SCENE 2.2: SCENE 2.1: MORNING. A LOVELY VALE IN THE INDIAN CAUCASUS. ASIA, ALONE. ASIA: From all the blasts of heaven thou hast descended: Yes, like a…50 Spookiest Halloween Quotes
Top of Page Halloween, the ghoul-filled season that we all love, is just around the corner. This holiday has been celebrated for centuries, with origins dating back to the ancient Celtic festival of…A Prayer for my Daughter
A Prayer for my DaughterOnce more the storm is howling and half hid Under this cradle-hood and coverlid My child sleeps on. There is no obstacle But Gregory's Wood and one bare hill Whereby…