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Pilnyak, Boris

(Encyclopedia) Pilnyak, BorisPilnyak, Borisbərēsˈ pēlnyäkˈ [key], pseud. of Boris Andreyevich VogauBoris Andreyevich Vogauəndrāˈyəvĭch vôˈgou [key], 1894–1937?, Russian novelist and short-story…

Proulx, E. Annie

(Encyclopedia) Proulx, E. Annie (Edna Annie Proulx)Proulx, E. Anniepr&oomacr; [key], 1935–, American writer, b. Norwich, Conn., grad. Univ. of Vermont (B.A., 1969), Sir George Williams (now…

Saint Bernard, breed of dog

(Encyclopedia) Saint Bernard, breed of massive working dog developed in Switzerland in the 18th cent. and perfected by British breeders during the 19th cent. It stands from 25 to 29 in. (64–74 cm)…

Kilkenny, town, Republic of Ireland

(Encyclopedia) KilkennyKilkennykĭlkĕnˈē [key], Gaelic Cill Chainnigh, town (1991 pop. 8,515), seat of Co. Kilkenny, S Republic of Ireland, on the Nore River. The districts of Irishtown and…