Lyly, John

Japanese: リリー(英語表記)Lyly, John
Lyly, John
Born: circa 1554, Kent
[Died] November 1606, London. British novelist and playwright. Born into a family of scholars, he studied at Oxford University and acquired a humanistic education. He gained popularity with his didactic novels about the education of gentlemen, Euphues, the Anatomy of Wit (1578) and its sequel, Euphues and his England (1580). The skillful style of writing, rich in metaphors and rhetoric, used in these works was called "Euphuism" and had a great influence on the literary world. He also produced elegant comedies in prose, such as Campaspe (1584) and Endimion (1591), aimed at courtiers. He also served as a member of Parliament for a time.

Lily
Lily, William

Born: circa 1468, Audiham, Hampshire
[Died] 1522
English classical scholar and grammarian. After graduating from Oxford University, he traveled throughout southern Europe, during which time he studied Greek. After returning to England, he served as headmaster of St. Paul's School (1512-22). He was a pioneer in Greek studies in England, and was one of the co-authors of a Latin grammar book, "Lily's Grammar," which, although revised many times, was used as a grammar school textbook until the 18th century.

Lily
Lillie, Beatrice(Gladys); Lady Peel

Born: May 29, 1898 in Toronto
[Died] January 20, 1989. Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire. A Canadian-born comedic actress. She made her debut in London in 1914, and performed in London and New York. She appeared in comedies such as Aunt Mame (1958), but was mainly active in revues and cabarets. She gained popularity with her unique acting style and distinctive singing. She is best known for her solo show An Evening with Beatrice Lily, which she began performing in 1952.

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Japanese:
[生]1554頃.ケント
[没]1606.11. ロンドン
イギリスの小説家,劇作家。学者の家に生れ,オックスフォード大学に学んで人文主義的教養を身につけた。紳士の教育を扱った教訓的小説『ユーフュイーズ』 Euphues,the Anatomy of Wit (1578) とその続編『ユーフュイーズとそのイギリス』 Euphues and his England (80) によって人気を得た。これらにおいて用いられた比喩と修辞に富んだ技巧的文体は「ユーフューイズム」と呼ばれ,文壇に大きな影響力をもった。また宮廷人の観客を対象として『キャンパスピ』 Campaspe (84刊) ,『エンディミオン』 Endimion (91刊) などの優雅な散文喜劇を発表。一時は国会議員としても活躍した。

リリー
Lily, William

[生]1468頃.ハンプシャー,オーディハム
[没]1522
イギリスの古典学者,文法学者。オックスフォード大学卒業後,南ヨーロッパ各地を旅行し,その間ギリシア語を研究。帰国後セントポール・スクール教頭をつとめた (1512~22) 。イギリスにおけるギリシア語研究の開拓者であり,またラテン語文法書の共同執筆者の一人となったが,この"Lily's Grammar"はたびたび改訂されながらも 18世紀まで,グラマー・スクール教科書として用いられた。

リリー
Lillie, Beatrice(Gladys); Lady Peel

[生]1898.5.29. トロント
[没]1989.1.20. オックスフォードシャー,ヘンリーオンテムズ
カナダ生れの喜劇女優。 1914年ロンドンでデビュー,以後ロンドンとニューヨークで出演。『メイム伯母さん』 (1958) のような喜劇にも出演したが,主としてレビューやキャバレーで活躍。特異な持ち味の演技と個性的な歌で人気を博した。 52年から始めた独演ショー『ベアトリス・リリーの夕べ』が有名。

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