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Chapman, George
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Chapman, George (
c. 1560–1634), English poet and dramatist, author of the translation of Homer which inspired Keats's sonnet. He may be the original of Shakespeare's Holofernes in
Love's Labour's Lost and Thersites in
Troilus and Cressida. Little is known of his early life, but in 1596 he was on
Henslowe's payroll as accredited dramatist to the
Admiral's Men. Most of these early plays are lost, but enough remains of his later works, given mainly by the
boy companies, to ensure his acceptance as a major playwright. His best comedies are probably
May-Day (1602) and
All Fools (
c.1604). Of the surviving tragedies the most important is
Bussy d'Ambois (also 1604) with its sequel
The Revenge of Bussy d'Ambois (1610). Chapman was one of the authors, with
Jonson and
Marston, of the comedy
Eastward Ho! (1605) which gave offence to James I and resulted in a term of imprisonment for himself and Jonson; he narrowly escaped a second term of imprisonment for his
Charles,
Duke of Byron (1608) which upset the French Ambassador.
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'The obiect whereto all his actions tend': George Chapman's Ouids Banquet of Sence and the thrill of the chase.
Magazine article from: The Modern Language Review; 4/1/2006; ; 700+ words
; ...whereto all his actions tend': George Chapman's Ouids Banquet of Sence and...of the Chase by Martin Wheeler George Chapman's Ouids Banquet of Sence represents...England known as the epyllion, George Chapman's Ouids Banquet of Sence (published...
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Virtues obscured: George Chapman's social strategy.
Magazine article from: Criticism; 3/22/1997; ; 700+ words
; ...Shakespeare did both. Economically George Chapman belongs with these poets, but...self-defeating and illogical. Chapman's grandfather on his mother...trying to squeeze money out of Chapman, tellingly complained in 1608...
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George Chapman
Newspaper article from: Sunday News Lancaster, PA; 4/26/2009; 392 words
; George Chapman, 87, Ephrata, died April...in New York, NY, a son of George and Emma (Black) Chapman, he grew up in New Haven...David) Hunter, Leola; sons, George Douglas (Esther) Chapman, Hellam; Bruce (Catherine...
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Echoing Texts: George Chapman's Conspiracy and Tragedy of Charles Duke of Byron.(Book review)
Magazine article from: Renaissance Quarterly; 3/22/2006; ; 700+ words
; ...Gunilla Florby. Echoing Texts: George Chapman's Conspiracy and Tragedy of Charles...974023-8-9. One would expect Chapman's linked pair of Byron plays...caused a diplomatic scandal, and Chapman seems to have barely avoided arrest...
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Tyler Norman George Chapman
Newspaper article from: Yakima Herald-Republic; 2/21/2007; ; 595 words
; ...Funeral Home YAKIMA - Tyler Norman George Chapman died February 18, 2007 at Memorial...by his parents Russ and Shari Chapman of Yakima, his grandparents, George and Susie Thompson of Yakima, Larry and Kim Chapman of Carnation, WA and Dorene...
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George Chapman.
News Wire article from: Australasian Business Intelligence; 5/24/2002; 498 words
; ...for 2002. The net estimated wealth of George Chapman is $A93m, which compares with $A110m in 2001. Chapman is the chairman of TAB Queensland and the owner of the Skyrail tourism venture. Chapman has property investments and launched...
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GEORGE CHAPMAN, HOUSEWARES VET, IS DEAD AT 74.
Magazine article from: HFN The Weekly Newspaper for the Home Furnishing Network; 9/4/2000; 392 words
; CHERRY HILL, N.J.-George S. Chapman, housewares veteran and founder...after a long illness. He was 74. Chapman started Artcraft Wire Works, later...many talents and varied interests, Chapman was self-taught on the piano...
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Health Care REIT Inc. names George L. Chapman chairman and chief executive officer.
Business Wire; 10/15/1996; 700+ words
; ...announced today that George L. Chapman has been appointed chairman...chief executive officer. Chapman will continue to serve...is delighted to have George lead the company as its...our shareholders." Chapman stated, "I am pleased...
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Brigadier General George E. Chapman.(United States Air Force)(Biography)
Newspaper article from: U.S. Air Force Military Biographies; 1/1/2004; 700+ words
; BRIGADIER GENERAL GEORGE E. CHAPMAN Retired July 1, 1988. Brigadier General George E. Chapman is commander of the Air Weather Service, with headquarters at Scott Air Force Base, Ill. With a force of nearly 5,000 people, he manages a worldwide...
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Health Care REIT, Inc. Extends Chairman and CEO George L. Chapman's Employment Contract.
Business Wire; 1/25/2007; 700+ words
; ...Employment Agreement of its Chairman and CEO George L. Chapman and granted incentive and retention awards to Mr. Chapman and to Raymond W. Braun, its President...to the terms of the agreement, Mr. Chapman will serve as the company's Chairman...
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George Chapman
Encyclopedia entry from: Encyclopedia of World Biography
George Chapman The English poet, dramatist, and translator George Chapman (1559/1634) is best known for his...translations of Homer's Iliad and Odyssey. George Chapman was born in Hitchen, a country town...
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Chapman, George
Book article from: The Concise Oxford Companion to English Literature
Chapman, George (?1559–1634), born near...translating Homer, completed in 1616. Chapman's earliest published works include non...period of imprisonment for Jonson and Chapman because of its anti-Scottish satire...
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Catt, Carrie Chapman 1859-1947
Book article from: American Decades
...Activist While in the West Chapman began lecturing as a means...divided for twenty years. Chapman, present at the first meeting...suffrage movement, she married George Catt, who was a strong supporter...Between 1890 and 1910 Carrie Chapman Catt was a leader of NAWSA...
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Carrie Chapman Catt
Encyclopedia entry from: Encyclopedia of World Biography
Carrie Chapman Catt The American reformer Carrie Chapman Catt (1859-1947) designed...later, in 1890, she married George Catt, a prosperous engineer...Catt is Mary G. Peck, Carrie Chapman Catt (1944). The fact that...
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Cukor, George
Dictionary entry from: International Dictionary of Films and Filmmakers
CUKOR, George Nationality: American...d, uncredited) 1962 The Chapman Report 1964 My Fair Lady...1961. "Conversation with George Cukor," with John Gillett...1977. "Dialogue on Film: George Cukor," edited by James...
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