LITERATURE, JEWISH — Literature on Jewish themes and in languages regarded as Jewish has been written continuously for the past 3,000 years. What the term Jewish literature encompasses, however, demands definition, since Jews have lived in so many countries and have… … Encyclopedia of Judaism
Literature of Taiwan — is different from Chinese literature, but many books popular in China are also popular in Taiwan.PoliticsIn fact, with the establishment of the Communist regime in China in 1949, books from China were not often published in Taiwan and books from… … Wikipedia
Literature in Thailand — was traditionally heavily influenced by Indian culture. Thailand s national epic is a version of the Ramayana called the Ramakien. A number of versions of the epic were lost in the destruction of Ayutthaya in 1767. Three versions currently exist … Wikipedia
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
Literature of Libya — Libyan literature has historically been very politicized. The Libyan literary movement can be traced to the Italian occupation of the early 20th century. Sulaiman al Barouni, an important figure of the Libyan resistance to the Italian occupation … Wikipedia
Literature — Modern Italian literature can best be summarized by an account of its principal literary movements. In the period covered by this dictionary, the first important movement is Romanticism, which in Italy at least was associated with the… … Historical Dictionary of modern Italy
Common Wealth Award of Distinguished Service — Common Wealth Award Awarded for Outstanding achievement(s) in dramatic arts, literature, science, invention, mass communications, public service, government, and sociology. Presented by PNC Bank Country … Wikipedia
English literature — Introduction the body of written works produced in the English language by inhabitants of the British Isles (including Ireland) from the 7th century to the present day. The major literatures written in English outside the British Isles are… … Universalium
biblical literature — Introduction four bodies of written works: the Old Testament writings according to the Hebrew canon; intertestamental works, including the Old Testament Apocrypha; the New Testament writings; and the New Testament Apocrypha. The Old… … Universalium
French Literature — • Origin, foundations, and types Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. French Literature French Literature † … Catholic encyclopedia
IQ and the Wealth of Nations — Infobox Book name = IQ and the Wealth of Nations title orig = translator = image caption = IQ and the Wealth of Nations cover author = Richard Lynn Tatu Vanhanen illustrator = cover artist = country = language = English series = subject = genre … Wikipedia
