literature — /lit euhr euh cheuhr, choor , li treuh /, n. 1. writings in which expression and form, in connection with ideas of permanent and universal interest, are characteristic or essential features, as poetry, novels, history, biography, and essays. 2.… … Universalium
French literature — Introduction the body of written works in the French language produced within the geographic and political boundaries of France. The French language was one of the five major Romance languages to develop from Vulgar Latin as a result of the … Universalium
William Gibson — Infobox Writer name = William Gibson imagesize = 300px caption = William Gibson in August 2007 birthdate = birth date and age|mf=yes|1948|3|17 birthplace = Conway, South Carolina occupation = Novelist citizenship = United States, Canada period =… … Wikipedia
List of Jacques Brel cover versions — The following artists all have covered songs of Jacques Brel. Songs written by Brel but not recorded by Brel himself are shown in bold. NOTOC 0 93 J s:* Liefde van later (Single, 2007)4 Walls:* Ces gens là (Van de CD Which side are you on , 2004) … Wikipedia
biography — The biography industry since 1960 has been remarkable in terms of its high quality, its continuity with past traditions, the distinctive nature of its topical variety and its sheer range of subjects. Standards and productivity have been high,… … Encyclopedia of contemporary British culture
1966 in music — Events*January 3 Hullabaloo shows promotional videos of The Beatles songs Day Tripper and We Can Work It Out . *January 8 Shindig! airs for the last time on ABC, with musical guests the Kinks and the Who *January 14 Young singer David Jones… … Wikipedia
Sai Baba of Shirdi — Infobox Philosopher region = India era = 20th century color = #B0C4DE image size = 200px image caption = Shirdi Sai Baba sitting in front of his mosque name = Sai Baba of Shirdi birth = 28th September 1835 death = October 15, 1918 (Shirdi, India) … Wikipedia
Саи Баба из Ширди — (ок. 1835/1838 15 октября 1918) индийский гуру и святой, равно чтимый и индусами … Википедия
performing arts — arts or skills that require public performance, as acting, singing, or dancing. [1945 50] * * * ▪ 2009 Introduction Music Classical. The last vestiges of the Cold War seemed to thaw for a moment on Feb. 26, 2008, when the unfamiliar strains … Universalium
painting, Western — ▪ art Introduction history of Western painting from its beginnings in prehistoric times to the present. Painting, the execution of forms and shapes on a surface by means of pigment (but see also drawing for discussion of depictions in … Universalium
