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Wilson, Robert

(Encyclopedia)Wilson, Robert, 1941–, dramatist, director, and designer, b. Waco, Tex. He began his arts career as a painter. A leading figure in postmodern theater since 1963, when he arrived in New York City, he...

Congreve, William

(Encyclopedia)Congreve, William, 1670–1729, English dramatist, b. near Leeds, educated at Trinity College, Dublin, and studied law in the Middle Temple. After publishing a novel of intrigue, Incognita (1692), and...

literary frauds

(Encyclopedia)literary frauds, manuscripts that are presented to the public as works of famous authors but that are actually forgeries or imitations. Literary frauds are perpetrated for various reasons—occasional...

National Mall

(Encyclopedia)National Mall: see National Parks and Monuments (table)national parks and monuments (table). ...

Constitution Gardens

(Encyclopedia)Constitution Gardens: see National Parks and Monuments (table)national parks and monuments (table). ...

Piscataway Park

(Encyclopedia)Piscataway Park: see National Parks and Monuments (table)national parks and monuments (table). ...

Wilson, Lanford

(Encyclopedia)Wilson, Lanford, 1937–2011, American playwright, b. Lebanon, Mo. An important figure in modern drama, he was a master of earthy, realistic dialogue in which monologue, conversation, and direct addre...

Osborne, John

(Encyclopedia)Osborne, John (John James Osborne), 1929–94, English dramatist. He began his theatrical career as an actor and playwright in provincial English repertory theaters. Osborne's plays usually focus on a...

New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park

(Encyclopedia)New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park: see National Parks and Monuments (table)national parks and monuments (table). ...

Newberry National Volcanic Monument

(Encyclopedia)Newberry National Volcanic Monument: see National Parks and Monuments (table)national parks and monuments (table). ...