(Encyclopedia) translation [Lat.,=carrying across], the rendering of a text into another language. Applied to literature, the term connotes the art of recomposing a work in another language without…
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Saint LuciaSaint Luciasānt l&oomacr;ˈshə, –sēə [key], island nation (2015 est. pop. 177,000), 238 sq mi (616 sq km), West Indies, one of the Windward Islands. The capital is…
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Atmosphere
atmosphere [Gr.,=sphere of air], the mixture of gases surrounding a celestial body with sufficient gravity to maintain it. Although some details about the…
—By Karen Barss The story of human evolution began in Africa about six million years ago and it describes the very long process that our ancestors went through to ultimately become modern humans.…
The 52nd Annual Grammy Awards were presented at Staples Center in Los Angeles on Jan. 31, 2010; the winners are listed below. Album of the Year: Fearless - Taylor…
Fair Play by Alicia Potter In State Fair, the 1933 movie musical, the mother aims to win the bake-off; the father, the hog competition; and as for the teens, they're looking for love.…
American Folklore
Tall tales, folklorists, art, and more
Discover the fun stories of American folklore, from tall tales to literary classics. Musical legends, key terms, and artists…
