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Hawkins, Coleman
(Encyclopedia) Hawkins, Coleman, 1904–69, American jazz musician, b. St. Joseph, Mo. He began playing saxophone at the age of 9. He was part of Fletcher Henderson's band from 1924 until 1934. Hawkins…Apollinaire, Guillaume
(Encyclopedia) Apollinaire, GuillaumeApollinaire, Guillaumegēyōmˈ äpōlēnârˈ [key], 1880–1918, French poet. He was christened Wilhelm Apollinaris de Kostrowitzky. Apollinaire was a leader in the…Side Show
Book and lyrics:Bill RussellMusic:Henry KriegerDirected and Choreographed by:Robert LongbottomSets:Robin WagnerCostumes:Gregg BarnesLighting:Brian MacDevittSound:Tom ClarkOpened:10/97 at the…Dave Matthews Band
Busted StuffRCA When the Dave Matthews Band shelved their sessions with producer Steve Lillywhite a couple of years back, the recordings took on a mythical status. Now, just when it seemed…Robin Hood
(Encyclopedia) Robin Hood, legendary hero of 12th-century England who robbed the rich to help the poor. Chivalrous, manly, fair, and always ready for a joke, Robin Hood reflected many of the ideals…Douglas, James, 2d earl of Douglas and Mar
(Encyclopedia) Douglas, James, 2d earl of Douglas and Mar, 1358?–1388, Scottish nobleman; son of William Douglas, 1st earl of Douglas and Mar. In 1373 he married Isabel Stuart, daughter of Robert II…Neruda, Jan
(Encyclopedia) Neruda, JanNeruda, Janyän nĕˈr&oobreve;dä [key], 1834–91, Czech essayist and poet, b. Prague. His popular Stories from Malá Strana (1878), tales drawn from his childhood in Prague…Aldhelm, Saint
(Encyclopedia) Aldhelm, SaintAldhelm, Saintôldˈhĕlm [key], 639?–709, English churchman and scholar. He was abbot of Malmesbury (from 675) and became the first bishop of Sherborne (705). A…Bürger, Gottfried August
(Encyclopedia) Bürger, Gottfried AugustBürger, Gottfried Augustgôtˈfrēt ouˈg&oobreve;st bürˈgər [key], 1747–94, German poet. He is best known for his ballads in folk-song style; the famous Lenore…Joyce Kilmer: Ballade of my Lady's Beauty
Ballade of my Lady's BeautyJoyce KilmerSquire Adam had two wives, they say, Two wives had he, for his delight, He kissed and clypt them all the day And clypt and kissed them all the night…Trending
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