Tate (t t), (John Orley) Allen 1899-1979. American writer and editor. A leading exponent of New Criticism, he edited the Sewanee Review (1944-1946) and is known especially for his poetry, including "Ode to the Confederate Dead" (1926). |
| Tate, Nahum 1652-1715. English poet and playwright who wrote a popular adaptation of Shakespeare's King Lear in 1687 and was appointed poet laureate in 1692. |
Tate [teɪt]
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1. (Biographies / Tate, (John Orley) Allen (1899-1979) M, US, WRITING: poet, WRITING: critic) (John Orley) Allen. 1899-1979, US poet and critic
2. (Biographies / Tate, Sir Henry (1819-1899) M, British, BUSINESS: manufacturer, PHILANTHROPY: philanthropist) Sir Henry. 1819-99, British sugar refiner and philanthropist; founder of the Tate Gallery
3. (Biographies / Tate, Nahum (1652-1715) M, Britishnational of birth: Irish, WRITING: poet, THEATRE: dramatist, RELIGION: hymn writer) Nahum (ˈneɪʊm). 1652-1715, British poet, dramatist, and hymn-writer, born in Ireland: poet laureate (1692-1715). He is best known for writing a version of King Lear with a happy ending
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| Noun | 1. | Tate - United States poet and critic (1899-1979) |
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