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Modern Olympic Symbols and Traditions

Flames, doves, oaths, and more   Closing ceremonies in Nagano, Japan. Related Links 2014 Winter OlympicsMemorable Olympic MomentsBirth of the Modern OlympicsEncyclopedia: Ancient…

Movies and Film: Before the War

Before the WarMovies and FilmFrench Film HistoryIt's Art, Stupid!A Century of Cinematic SplendorBefore the WarSurfing the "New Wave"The Eighties and NinetiesTen Fabulous French Films Like…

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Notable Composers and Conductors

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Debussy, Claude Achille

(Encyclopedia) Debussy, Claude AchilleDebussy, Claude Achilleklôd äshēlˈ dəbüsēˈ [key], 1862–1918, French composer, exponent of musical impressionism. He studied for 11 years at the Paris…

Chrétien, Jean

(Encyclopedia) Chrétien, Jean (Joseph Jacques Jean Chrétien)Chrétien, Jeanzhōsĕfˈ zhäk zhäN krātyăNˈ [key], 1934–, Canadian politician and prime minister (1993–2003), b. Quebec. He received his legal…

Boston Symphony Orchestra

(Encyclopedia) Boston Symphony Orchestra, founded in 1881 by Henry Lee Higginson, who was its director and financial backer until 1918. The orchestra performed at the Old Boston Music Hall for nearly…

Poitiers

(Encyclopedia) PoitiersPoitierspwätyāˈ [key], city (1990 pop. 82,507), capital of Vienne dept., W central France, on the Clain River. The ancient capital of Poitou, it is now an industrial,…

French literature

(Encyclopedia) French literature, writings in medieval French dialects and standard modern French. Writings in Provençal and Breton are considered separately, as are works in French produced abroad (…