Ploughing on Sunday — is a poem from Wallace Stevens s first book of poetry, Harmonium (1923). It was first published in 1919 and is therefore in the public domain. [Buttel, p. 198] Some interpretations of this poem can be ranged on a continuum ofbrows, from low to… … Wikipedia
George Butterworth — For George Butterworth, Illustrator Cartoonist, see George Butterworth (Cartoonist). George Sainton Kaye Butterworth, MC (July 12, 1885 August 5, 1916) was an English composer best known for his settings of A. E. Housman s poems. Early years… … Wikipedia
A Shropshire Lad — (1896) is a cycle of sixty three poems by the English poet Alfred Edward Housman.Reception A Shropshire Lad was first published in 1896 at Housman s own expense after several publishers had turned it down, much to the surprise of his colleagues… … Wikipedia
Gervase Cary Elwes — (15 November 1866 – 12 January 1921), always known as Gervase Elwes, was an English tenor of great distinction, who exercised a powerful influence over the development of English music. Background to his career He was born in Billing, Northampton … Wikipedia
Charles Wilfred Orr — Charles Wilfred Leslie Orr, generally known as C. W. Orr (31 July 1893 24 February 1976), was an English composer. Contents 1 Biography 2 Works 2.1 Songs 2.1.1 Housman settings … Wikipedia
George Butterworth — George Sainton Kaye Butterworth MC (* 12. Juli 1885 in London; † gefallen 5. August 1916 bei Pozières, Somme) war ein englischer Komponist. Leben Butterworth wurde in eine musikalische Familie hineingeboren, die in seinen ersten Lebensjahren nach … Deutsch Wikipedia
A. E. Housman — Housman redirects here. For other uses, see Housman (disambiguation). Alfred Edward Housman A. E. Housman photographed by E.O. Hoppe. Born 26 March 1859 (1859 03 26) … Wikipedia
John Fowler (agricultural engineer) — Infobox Person name = John Fowler image size = 250px caption = birth date = 11 July 1826 birth place = Melksham, England death date = dda|1864|12|4|1826|7|11|df=y death place = Ackworth, West Yorkshire, England education = occupation =… … Wikipedia
Traction engine — A traction engine is a self propelled steam engine used to move heavy loads on roads, plough ground or to provide power at a chosen location. The name derives from the Latin tractus , meaning drawn , since the prime function of any traction… … Wikipedia
Plough — Plow redirects here. For the Canadian soldier, see Edward Chester Plow. Plowman redirects here. For the surname, see Plowman (surname). Furrow redirects here. For other uses, see Furrow (disambiguation). For other uses, see Plough… … Wikipedia
