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Malcolm III
(Encyclopedia) Malcolm III (Malcolm Canmore), d. 1093, king of Scotland (1057–93), son of Duncan I; successor to Macbeth (d. 1057). It took him some years after Macbeth's death to regain the…Bradley, Andrew Cecil
(Encyclopedia) Bradley, Andrew Cecil, 1851–1935, English scholar and critic, b. Cheltenham; brother of Francis Herbert Bradley. He taught at Oxford for many years and was professor of poetry there (…Bottomley, Gordon
(Encyclopedia) Bottomley, Gordon, 1874–1948, English poet and dramatist, b. Yorkshire. His major artistic efforts were directed at reviving verse drama in English. Among his plays are The Crier by…Norns
(Encyclopedia) Norns, the Norse Fates. Like the Fates of Greek religion and mythology, the Norns spun and wove the web of life. Belief in the Norns was of great importance in Germanic religion and…Holinshed, Raphael
(Encyclopedia) Holinshed, RaphaelHolinshed, Raphaelhŏlˈĭnz-hĕdˌ, hŏlˈĭn-shĕdˌ [key], d. c.1580, English chronicler. He was a translator who also assisted Reginald Wolfe in the preparation of a…Vakhtangov, Yevgeni
(Encyclopedia) Vakhtangov, YevgeniVakhtangov, Yevgeniyĭvgāˈnyē väkhtänˈgôf [key], 1883–1922, Russian actor, producer, and founder of the Moscow theater that bears his name. A pupil and friend of…Tales from Shakespeare: Macbeth
Macbeth When Duncan the Meek reigned King of Scotland there lived a great thane, or lord, called Macbeth. This Macbeth was a near kinsman to the king, and in great esteem at court for his…William Shakespeare: Macbeth, Act I
Act IScene IA desert placeThunder and lightning. Enter three WitchesFirst WitchWhen shall we three meet again In thunder, lightning, or in rain?Second WitchWhen the hurlyburly's done, When…William Shakespeare: Macbeth, Act V
Act VScene IDunsinane. Ante-room in the castleEnter a Doctor of Physic and a Waiting-GentlewomanDoctorI have two nights watched with you, but can perceive no truth in your report. When was it…Anderson, Dame Judith
(Encyclopedia) Anderson, Dame Judith, 1898–1992, British actress, b. Adelaide, S. Australia, originally named Frances Margaret Anderson. She made her debut in Sydney in 1915 and by 1924 had become…Trending
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