…a Jewish priest and scribe who played a central part in the reform of Judaism in the 5th or 4th century bc, continuing the work of Nehemiah and forbidding mixed marriages…
…(1885–1972), American poet and critic, resident in Europe 1908–45; full name Ezra Weston Loomis Pound. Initially associated with imagism, he later developed a highly eclectic poetic voice, drawing on a vast range of classical and other references and establishing a reputation as a modernist poet. Notable works: Hugh Selwyn Mauberley (1920) and Cantos (series, 1917–70)…
…(1727–95), US scholar, teacher, lawyer, and minister. A Congregational minister in Newport, Rhode Island 1755–86, he was the president of Yale College 1778–95 and a founder of Rhode Island College (later Brown University) in 1764…
…(1916–83) US illustrator and author of children’s books; born Jacob Ezra Katz. Some of his books in which the main character was a little boy named Peter included The Snowy Day (1962), Whistle for Willie (1964), Goggles! (1969), and Pet Show! (1972)…
…(1916–83) US illustrator and author of children’s books; born Jacob Ezra Katz. Some of his books in which the main character was a little boy named Peter included The Snowy Day (1962), Whistle for Willie (1964), Goggles! (1969), and Pet Show! (1972)…
…(1885–1972), American poet and critic, resident in Europe 1908–45; full name Ezra Weston Loomis Pound. Initially associated with imagism, he later developed a highly eclectic poetic voice, drawing on a vast range of classical and other references and establishing a reputation as a modernist poet. Notable works: Hugh Selwyn Mauberley (1920) and Cantos (series, 1917–70)…
