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Chikamatsu, Monzaemon

(Encyclopedia) Chikamatsu, MonzaemonChikamatsu, Monzaemonmônˈzäĕmŏnˈ chēˌkämäˈts&oomacr; [key], 1653–1725, the first professional Japanese dramatist. Chikamatsu wrote primarily for the puppet…

Li Shang-yin

(Encyclopedia) Li Shang-yinLi Shang-yinlēˈ shăngˌ-yĭnˈ [key], 813?–858, Chinese poet. Of his 598 extant works, the best known are untitled love poems that describe in rich, sensuous detail scenes of…

Baldwin, Faith

novelistBirthplace: New Rochelle, N.Y.Born: 1893Died: 1978

Faith, Percy

conductorBirthplace: TorontoBorn: 1908Died: 1976

Keeping the Faith

Director:Edward NortonWriter:Stuart BlumbergTouchstone Pictures; PG-13; 129 minutesRelease:4/00Cast:Ben Stiller, Edward Norton, Jenna Elfman Keeping the Faith's success depends on how one…

Symbolism of Fire

by Mark Hughes Related Links History: Flame and Torch Summer Olympics 2008 Biography: Prometheus…

Brewer's: Symbol

originally meant the corresponding part of a tally, ticket, or coin cut in twain. The person who presented the piece which fitted showed a “symbol” of his right to what he claimed. (Greek…