A fine day for a fête; so called because Queen Victoria is, for the most part, fortunate in having fine weather when she appears in public. Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E.…
Elizabeth Cady StantonAmerican reformerBorn: 1815 Elizabeth Cady Stanton was an influential champion of women’s rights for more than half a century. She was introduced to the reform movement…
(Encyclopedia) Willard, Frances Elizabeth, 1839–98, American temperance leader and reformer, b. Churchville, N.Y., grad. Northwestern Female College, 1859. She was president of Evanston College for…
When our two souls stand up erect and strongWhen our two souls stand up erect and strong,
Face to face, silent, drawing nigh and nigher,
Until the lengthening wings break into fire
At either…
I see thine image through my tears to-nightI see thine image through my tears to-night,
And yet to-day I saw thee smiling. How
Refer the cause?—Beloved, is it thou
Or I, who makes me sad?…
First time he kissed me, he but only kissedFirst time he kissed me, he but only kissed
The fingers of this hand wherewith I write;
And ever since, it grew more clean and white.
Slow to world-…
How do I love thee? Let me count the ways.How do I love thee? Let me count the ways.
I love thee to the depth and breadth and height
My soul can reach, when feeling out of sight
For the…
(Encyclopedia) Parr, Catherine, 1512–48, sixth queen consort of Henry VIII of England. She was the daughter of Sir Thomas Parr, an officeholder at the court, and had been twice widowed before Henry…
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