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Eliot, George

(Encyclopedia) Eliot, George, pseud. of Mary Ann or Marian Evans, 1819–80, English novelist, b. Arbury, Warwickshire. One of the great English novelists, she was reared in a strict atmosphere of…

Alas, Leopoldo

(Encyclopedia) Alas, LeopoldoAlas, Leopoldolāōpōlˈdō äˈläs [key], 1852–1901, Spanish novelist, short-story writer, and literary critic who wrote under the pseudonym Clarín, b. Zamora. Although he…

Brewer's: Provincial

Like or in the manner of those who live in the provinces. Provincial of an Order. The superior of all the monastic houses of a province. Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E.…

life

(Encyclopedia) life, although there is no universal agreement as to a definition of life, its biological manifestations are generally considered to be organization, metabolism, growth, irritability,…

Studying for Tests

Tests are a way for you and your teacher to measure how well you have learned the material covered by the class. Think of them as a challenge! Here are some tips for studying…

Canadian Provincial Capitals

Hello, eh! Ready to put your knowledge about Canada to the test? Dive into this quiz and see how well you know the provincial capitals of Canada!

still life

(Encyclopedia) still life, a pictorial representation of inanimate objects. The term derives from the 17th-century Dutch still-leven, meaning a motionless natural object or objects. In East Asia…

Why We Study Poetry

Everyone, at some point in their life, has probably questioned the value of poetry (including this writer). Among the many accusations leveled against poetry are that it is frivolous in comparison…

Provincial Flags of Canada Quiz

Test your knowledge of the provincial flags of Canada with this quiz! From Ontario's red ensign to Quebec's fleur-de-lis, each flag tells the unique story of its province. See how many you can…

Reuter, Fritz

(Encyclopedia) Reuter, Fritz (Heinrich Ludwig Christian Friedrich Reuter)Reuter, Fritzfrĭts [key]Reuter, Fritz roiˈtər [key]Reuter, Fritz, hīnˈrĭkh l&oomacr;tˈvĭkh krĭsˈtyän frēˈdrĭkh [key], 1810…