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Andronicus
Andronicus in the New Testament, apostle at Rome. ... Read more
Livius Andronicus
Livius Andronicus , fl. 3d cent. BC, Roman poet, a Greek, b. Tarentum (Taranto). He was captured and made a slave at the fall of Tarentum and was freed by his master, a Livian noble, hence his name. Later he became a teacher and an actor. He introduced Greek literature into Rome, translating the Od... Read more
Comnenus
Comnenus , family name of several Byzantine emperors— Isaac I , Alexius I , John II , Manuel I , Alexius II , and Andronicus I —who reigned in the 11th and 12th cent., and of the historian, Princess Anna Comnena . Though unable to turn back the forces that contributed to the eventu... Read more
Peripatetics
Peripatetics [Gr.,=walking about; from Aristotle's manner in teaching], the followers of Aristotle. Theophrastus , friend of Aristotle and cofounder with him of the Peripatetic school of philosophy, succeeded him as its head (323 BC) and did much to bring it into favor. Strato of Lampsacus was the... Read more
John VI
John VI (John Cantacuzene) , c.1292-1383, Byzantine emperor (1347-54). He was chief minister under Andronicus III, after whose death he proclaimed himself emperor and made war on the rightful heir, John V. He was aided by the Ottoman Turks. The war allowed Stephen Dušan to build his Serbi... Read more
Second Council of Lyons
Second Council of Lyons 1274, 14th ecumenical council of the Roman Catholic Church. It was summoned by Pope Gregory X to discuss problems in the Holy Land, to remove the schism of East and West, and to reform the church. The reunion of Constantinople and Rome had been proposed by the Byzantine em... Read more
George Peele
George Peele 1558?-1597?, English playwright, educated at Oxford. He experimented in a variety of forms, including the pageant, history, pastoral, comedy, and melodrama, but his best-known work is The Old Wives Tale (1595), a frolicsome piece that infuses a depiction of ordinary English life with... Read more
Christopher Marlowe
Christopher Marlowe 1564-93, English dramatist and poet, b. Canterbury. Probably the greatest English dramatist before Shakespeare, Marlowe, a shoemaker's son, was educated at Cambridge and he went to London in 1587, where he became an actor and dramatist for the Lord Admiral's Company. His most im... Read more
Michael VIII
Michael VIII (Michael Palaeologus), c.1225-1282, Byzantine emperor (1261-82), first of the Palaeologus dynasty. Following the murder of the regent for Emperor John IV of Nicaea, he was appointed (1258) regent and, soon afterward (1259), coemperor. He successfully defended (1259) Nicaea against ... Read more
Peter Brook
Peter Brook 1925-, English theatrical director, b. London. An innovative, unconventional, and controversial figure, Brook mounts energetic productions in which the entire stage is utilized and realistic sets are banished in favor of bold, abstract, and austere settings. His approach is extremely ph... Read more

Encyclopedia entries related to "Andronicus"

Andronicus II
Book article from: The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition Andronicus II (Andronicus Palaeologus) , 1258-1332, Byzantine emperor (1282-1328), son and successor of Michael...IX, was cut short by his grandson, who forced him into a monastery and became emperor as Andronicus III.
Andronicus I
Book article from: The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition Andronicus I (Andronicus Comnenus) , 1120?-1185, Byzantine emperor (1183-85), nephew...the capital led to his overthrow and the elevation of Isaac II . Andronicus was tortured to death by the rabble. He was the last of the Comnenus...
Andronicus III
Book article from: The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition Andronicus III (Andronicus Palaeologus), c.1296-1341, Byzantine emperor (1328-41), grandson of Andronicus II, whom he deposed after a series of civil wars. His chief minister...
Titus Andronicus
Book article from: The Concise Oxford Companion to English Literature Titus Andronicus, a tragedy by Shakespeare , dating...wrote the whole play. Sources for Titus Andronicus that have been put forward include the...play deals with the return of Titus Andronicus to Rome after his sixth victory over...
Andronicus, Lucius Livius
Book article from: The Concise Oxford Companion to the Theatre Andronicus, Lucius Livius ( c. 284– c. 204 BC), Roman dramatist...buffoonery. The introduction of plays with a regular plot was successful, and Andronicus, who is important as a pioneer though his style was uncouth, continued...
Livius Andronicus
Book article from: The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition Livius Andronicus see Livius Andronicus .
Andronicus
Book article from: The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition Andronicus in the New Testament, apostle at Rome.
Rulers of the Byzantine Empire
Book article from: The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition ...Comnenus 1143-80 Alexius II Comnenus 1180-83 Andronicus I Comnenus 1183-85 Isaac II Angelus 1185...1258-61 Michael VIII Palaeologus 1259-82 Andronicus II Palaeologus 1282-1328 Andronicus III Palaeologus 1328-41 John V Palaeologus...
Palaeologus
Book article from: The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition ...restorer of the empire. He was succeeded by Andronicus II (reigned 1282-1328) and Andronicus III (reigned 1328-41). John V acceded...and from 1376 until 1379 by his son, Andronicus IV. At his death (1391) Manuel II succeeded...
Shakespeare's Plays
Book article from: The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition ...Syracuse Dromio of Ephesus Comedy Titus Andronicus (may have been written in collaboration...Peele) 1593 1594 History of Titus Andronicus (chapbook); John Gower, Appolonius of Tyre Titus of Andronicus Tamora Aaron the Moor Tragedy The Taming...

Dictionary entries related to "Andronicus"

Aristotle: Tradition and Influence
Dictionary entry from: Complete Dictionary of Scientific Biography ...seems to have been accomplished by Andronicus of Rhodes ( ca . 70 B.C.). It may be assumed that from Andronicus ’ edition there derived...texts as we know them in Greek. From Andronicus to the middle of the sixth century...
Injustice
Dictionary entry from: Allusions--Cultural, Literary, Biblical, and Historical: A Thematic Dictionary ...murdered after being falsely accused. [Br. Lit.: Titus Andronicus ] Bean, Judge Roy (1825 – 1904) his brand of...accused of Bassianus ’ murder. [Br. Lit.: Titus Andronicus ] Mohicans Indian tribe driven off homeland. [Am. Hist...
Treachery
Dictionary entry from: Allusions--Cultural, Literary, Biblical, and Historical: A Thematic Dictionary ...also .) Aaron plots downfall of Titus. [Br. Lit.: Titus Andronicus ] Achitophel traitorous Earl of Shaftesbury. [Br. Lit...and plots politically; kills Titus. [Br. Lit.: Titus Andronicus ] Schoolmaster of Falerii Etruscan teacher, after delivering...
wind
Book article from: A Dictionary of Architecture and Landscape Architecture wind. The winds are often shown personified, e.g. Tower of the Winds (Horologium of Andronicus of Cyrrhus), Athens ( c. 50 BC), published by Stuart and Revett and copied widely in C18.
Rape
Dictionary entry from: Allusions--Cultural, Literary, Biblical, and Historical: A Thematic Dictionary ...Metamorphoses ; Gk. Myth.: Hall, 259] Lavinia raped and mutilated by Demetrius and Chiron. [Br. Lit.: Titus Andronicus ] Leda raped by Zeus in form of swan. [Class. Myth.: Zimmer-man, 149; Rom. Lit.: Metamorphoses; Br . Lit...
Eudemus of Rhodes
Dictionary entry from: Complete Dictionary of Scientific Biography ...Lesbian sweeter, thus indicating Theophrastus as his successor. Eudemus took the choice of Theophrastus in good part, for Andronicus of Rhodes, in a lost work quoted by Simplicius, records a letter that Eudemus wrote to Theophrastus asking that an accurate...
Andronikos of Kyrrhos
Book article from: A Dictionary of Architecture and Landscape Architecture Andronikos of Kyrrhos, or Andronicus Cyrrhestes ( fl. late C2 bc–mid C1 bc). Greek astronomer, inventor, and architect, named by Vitruvius , and known...
Corinthian Order
Book article from: A Dictionary of Architecture and Landscape Architecture ...abacus. A simpler type of capital, often found in C18 work in Britain, was that of the Tower of the Winds (or Horologium of Andronicus Cyrrhus) in Athens ( c. 50BC), consisting of a row of acanthus-leaves then a row of palm-leaves, and finally a square...
slice
Book article from: The Oxford Dictionary of Phrase and Fable ...slice a slice off a cut loaf isn't missed proverbial saying, late 16th century (first recorded in Shakespeare's Titus Andronicus , 1592), meaning that if something has already been diminished or damaged, further damage may go unnoticed. a slice of...
Michael VIII Palaeologus
Book article from: A Dictionary of World History ...1289. His great rival was Charles I of Anjou and Naples; after the SICILIAN VESPERS (1282) Angevin power was reduced and Michael's successor, Andronicus, withdrew from the union with Rome, no longer needing the pope as an ally.

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It's Shakespeare's Titus Andronicus.(News)
Newspaper article from: Western Mail (Cardiff, Wales); 6/7/2006; 700+ words ; ...Globe Theatre. Laura Rees says Titus Andronicus is being staged as Shakespeare intended...Time and atrocities have helped Titus Andronicus,' said Susannah Clapp in The Observer...Hamlet. 'Past productions of Titus Andronicus have symbolically represented the blood...
Titus Andronicus.(Theater review)
Magazine article from: Shakespeare Bulletin; 3/22/2007; ; 700+ words ; Titus Andronicus Presented by The Old Globe Theatre, San Diego, California...Karl Kenzer (Bassianus), Leonard Kelly-Young (Titus Andronicus), Charles Janasz (Marcus Andronicus), J. Paul Boehmer (Lucius), Matt Biedel (Martius...
Titus Andronicus.(Theater Review)
Magazine article from: Shakespeare Bulletin; 3/22/2005; ; 700+ words ; Titus Andronicus Presented by the Alabama Shakespeare...Mann. With Philip Pleasants (Titus Andronicus), Kathleen McCall (Tamora), Anton...Lavinia), Patti Hebron (Marcus Andronicus), Michael Bakkensen (Demetrius...
Titus Andronicus, indie-punk kings
Newspaper article from: The Record (Bergen County, NJ); 9/6/2007; ; 700+ words ; ...Bergen County, NJ) 09-06-2007 Titus Andronicus, indie-punk kings -- Glen Rock band...LIVING Edtion: All Editions WHO: Titus Andronicus with Cloud Cult and Land of Talk. WHAT...Shakespeare's bloodiest tragedy, "Titus Andronicus," opens with its title character returning...
Sexuality as a signifier for power relations: using Lavinia, of Shakespeare's 'Titus Andronicus.'
Magazine article from: Criticism; 6/22/1996; ; 700+ words ; ...Shakespeare's early Roman play, Titus Andronicus, enters the stage, according to stage...sexual status, and Shakespeare's Titus Andronicus proves rich indeed. Lavinia -- first...meaning. Using Shakespeare's Titus Andronicus, as well as an early pamphlet published...
Richard III.(Titus Andronicus, Hamlet)(Theater review)
Magazine article from: Shakespeare Bulletin; 12/22/2007; ; 700+ words ; ...David Gross (Richmond), and others. Titus Andronicus Presented by The Shakespeare Theatre Company...Rick Sordelet. With Sam Tsoutsouvas (Titus Andronicus), William Langan (Marcus Andronicus), Chris Genebach (Lucius), Christopher...
FINAL CHANCE TO CATCH LEXINGTON PREMIERE 'TITUS ANDRONICUS'
News Wire article from: US Fed News Service, Including US State News; 2/22/2007; 648 words ; ...darkest and goriest tragedy "Titus Andronicus." The bloody tale, directed by Bo...past and the present in UK's "Titus Andronicus" are combined in a uniquely Roman fashion...this a distinctly 21st Century "Titus Andronicus," noted List. "Titus Andronicus...
Bloody 'Titus Andronicus' thrusts home; There's new vitality, but play's not for squeamish.(ARTS & CULTURE)(THEATER)
Newspaper article from: The Washington Times; 4/21/2007; 700+ words ; ...Shakespeare's always-controversial Titus Andronicus. Kudos as well to director Gale Edwards...Theatre Company's production of Titus Andronicus subtly transforms the Bard's primitive...production of Shakespeare's Titus Andronicus WHEN: Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 7...
"High" art and "low" blows: Titus Andronicus and the critical language of pain.
Magazine article from: Shakespeare Bulletin; 3/22/2008; ; 700+ words ; ...Matter 94) ********** Titus Andronicus, a reviewer of Peter Brook's 1955...moral excuses" demonstrates, Titus Andronicus has long been a site of conceptual struggle...responses of reviewers and critics to Titus Andronicus suggests that the term is not quite...
Allusion and sacrifice in Titus Andronicus.(Critical essay)
Magazine article from: Studies in English Literature, 1500-1900; 3/22/2009; ; 700+ words ; ...Hilaire, Allusion and Sacrifice in Titus Andronicus This essay defends Shakespeare's character Titus Andronicus against recent criticism by arguing that the calamitous events in Titus Andronicus are not caused by Titus behaving badly but...