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Chambers, Sir Edmund Kerchever

(Encyclopedia) Chambers, Sir Edmund Kerchever, 1866–1954, English literary critic and Shakespearean scholar. He wrote The Mediaeval Stage (1903), The Elizabethan Stage (1923), Arthur of Britain (1927…

Dunstan, Saint

(Encyclopedia) Dunstan, SaintDunstan, Saintdŭnsˈtən [key], c.910–88, English monk, archbishop of Canterbury (960–88), b. near Glastonbury. He lived as a monk until called (940) to court by King…

Brewer's: White

denotes purity, simplicity, and candour; innocence, truth, and hope. The ancient Druids, and indeed the priests generally of antiquity, used to wear…

The White House

The White House, the official residence of the president, is at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue in Washington, DC 20500. The site, covering about 18 acres, was selected by President Washington and…

White Roses

White RosesWhile the travellers refreshed, and Mrs President struggled into her best gown, Josie ran into the garden to gather flowers for the brides. The sudden arrival of these interesting…

White, Betty

actressBirthplace: Oak Park, Ill.Born: 1/17/22

The White Snake

The White Snake A long time ago there lived a king who was famed for his wisdom through all the land. Nothing was hidden from him, and it seemed as if news of the most secret things was…

White Teeth

Author:Zadie Smith Twenty-something Smith may be 2000's biggest literary sensation. Her epic tale covers 25 years in the lives of Archie Jones and Samad Iqbal, a pair of friends and World War…