Sully Prudhomme won first Nobel Prize in 1901 for poetic composition. Christian Mommsen received prize for Rome history in 1902. Bjørnson won for noble poetry in 1903. Mistral and Echegaray received prize for Provençal poetry in 1904
Muse comes from Latin Mūsa, which originates from Greek Mousa. Word derives from Greek *montwa, related to Indo-European root *men-. Mnemosyne, goddess of memory, is mother of Muses
Nursery rhymes emerged in 1820s, replacing earlier terms like Tommy Thumb Songs. First known collection was Tommy Thumb's Pretty Song Book published in 1744. Several scholars and collectors documented and preserved oral traditions
First published in 1962, now has over eight million copies. M.H. Abrams served as editor for first seven editions. Stephen Greenblatt became editor in mid-1990s
Studies literature across linguistic, national, geographic and disciplinary boundaries. Focuses on understanding cultures from inside through languages and traditions. Combines literature with history, politics, philosophy, art and science
Tone refers to author's attitude towards story subjects and events. Common tones include solemn, suspenseful, humorous, and sarcastic. Genre often reveals specific tone characteristics