by WilliamBlakeThe Chimney SweeperThe Sick RoseNurse's Song When voices of children are heard on the green,
And whisperings are in the dale,
The days of my youth rise fresh in my mind…
(Encyclopedia) Lovecraft, H. P. (Howard Phillips Lovecraft), 1890–1937, American writer, b. Providence, R.I. A master of Gothic horror, fantasy, and science fiction of a most rococo variety, he is…
(Encyclopedia) Witteveen, H. Johannes (Hendrikus Johannes Witteveen), 1921–2019, Dutch economist and political leader. After receiving his doctorate from the Netherlands School of Economics (now…
by WilliamBlakeThe Clod and the PebbleThe Little Girl LostHoly Thursday Is this a holy thing to see
In a rich and fruitful land, —
Babes reduced to misery,
Fed with cold and…
(Encyclopedia) Cobbett, WilliamCobbett, Williamkŏbˈĭt [key], 1763?–1835, British journalist and reformer. The son of a farm laborer, he ran away from home at 14 and later joined the British army. He…
Act VScene IThe forestEnter Touchstone and AudreyTouchstoneWe shall find a time, Audrey; patience, gentle Audrey.AudreyFaith, the priest was good enough, for all the old gentleman's saying.…
by WilliamBlakeDivine ImageNightHoly Thursday 'Twas on a Holy Thursday, their innocent faces clean,
Came children walking two and two, in read, and blue, and green:
Grey-headed…
by WilliamBlakeSpringInfant JoyNurse's Song When the voices of children are heard on the green,
And laughing is heard on the hill,
My heart is at rest within my breast,
And…
(Encyclopedia) Carstares or Carstairs, William, 1649–1715, Scottish statesman and Presbyterian divine. While studying theology at Utrecht, he became a friend of William of Orange (later William III…
(Encyclopedia) Walker, William, 1824–60, American filibuster in Nicaragua, b. Nashville, Tenn. Walker, a qualified doctor, a lawyer, and a journalist by the time he was 24, sought a more adventurous…
Trending
Here are the facts and trivia that people are buzzing about.
World's Most Corrupt Leaders & Politicians
Western Christian Holidays, 2010-2030
The Best Movie Quotes of All Time!
Top 10 Biggest Waterfalls in the World (Tallest, Widest, & Most Volume!)
