The Summer King (O
The Summer King or Summer King may refer to: * ''The Summer King'' (novel), 1999 novel by O. R. Melling * ''The Summer King'' (opera), a 2017 opera by Daniel Sonenberg, based on the story of baseball player Josh Gibson *Summer King, a variant of the Red Astrachan apple cultivar *''The Summer King'', a 2009 poetry collection by Joanna Preston, winner of the 2010 Mary Gilmore Prize See also *Winter King Winter King may refer to: * A derisive sobriquet applied to Frederick V of the Palatinate * The Winter King (character) , a character in the TV series '' Adventure Time: Fionna and Cake'' * "The Winter King" (episode), a 2023 episode of the TV s ...

The Summer King (novel)
''The Summer King'' is a fantasy novel by O. R. Melling about twin sisters and the Irish fairy world. It was first published on June 30, 1999, and is the second book in the Chronicles of Faerie series, the first being The Hunter's Moon, the third being The Light-Bearer's Daughter ''The Light-Bearer's Daughter'' is a fantasy novel by O.R. Melling. It was published on March 1, 2001, and is the third book in the Chronicles of Faerie ''The Chronicles of Faerie'' is a young adult fantasy series by O.R. Melling. It consis ..., and the fourth and last being The Book of Dreams. Plot Laurel attempts to figure out the circumstances of her twin sister Honor's death. Laurel believes that Honor's death may have been caused by fairies. In order to find out more, Laurel takes on the quest that Honor had promised to complete for a fairy named Faerie. References The Chronicles of Faerie series 1999 Canadian novels 1999 fantasy novels {{Canada-novel-stub ...
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The Summer King (opera)
''The Summer King'' is a 2017 opera in two acts by American composer Daniel Sonenberg, with a libretto by poet Daniel Nester and Sonenberg, and additional lyrics by Mark Campbell.Margaret Ross Griffelbr>Operas in English: A Dictionary (online entry)/ref> Its story follows the life of baseball legend Josh Gibson, from his early days on Pittsburgh's North Side to the Negro leagues, and finally achieving immortality as the second Negro league player to be inducted in the National Baseball Hall of Fame. ''The Summer King'' had its world premiere at Pittsburgh Opera in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on April 29, 2017. Background and inception Composer Sonenberg was so taken with the subject of Negro league baseball great Josh Gibson, that he devoted thirteen years of his life to writing an opera about the legend. Said to be a "hulking catcher," Gibson's remarkable skills at bat gained him the nickname: "The Black Babe Ruth". Along with Jackie Robinson, Gibson was integral in the dismantli ...
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Red Astrachan
Red Astrachan is a Russian or Swedish cultivar of domesticated apple, which is an early season apple, juicy, tart and mealy texture with pleasant flavour, and use for eating, cooking and cider. It is medium-sized, crimson colored. As all the early season apples, it is not good for storage. It is known by several other names including 'Abe Lincoln', 'American Red', and 'Waterloo'. Growing tips This cultivar needs rich soil, moderate watering, good drainage, big spacing and full sun. Needs pruning. Susceptical to apple scab, fireblight Fire blight, also written fireblight, is a contagious disease affecting apples, pears, and some other members of the family Rosaceae. It is a serious concern to apple and pear producers. Under optimal conditions, it can destroy an entire orchard ..., frost, apple rust disease, black rot, bitter rot and pests. This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and birds. Flowers are fragrant. History The Red Astrachan as recorded in the 1870s was a dar ...
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Mary Gilmore Prize
__NOTOC__ The Mary Gilmore Award is currently an annual Australian literary award for poetry, awarded by the Association for the Study of Australian Literature. Since being established in 1956 as the ACTU Dame Mary Gilmore Award, it has been awarded in several other categories, but has been confined to poetry since 1985. It was named in honour of writer and journalist Mary Gilmore (1865–1962). History The Mary Gilmore Award was established in 1956 by the Australian Council of Trade Unions (ACTU) as the ACTU Dame Mary Gilmore Award to encourage literature "significant to the life and aspirations of the Australian people". Over the years it has been awarded for a range of categories, including novels, poetry, a three-act (full-length) play, and a short story. In 1959 it was organised by the May Day Committees of Melbourne, Sydney Sydney ( ) is the capital city of the state of New South Wales, and the most populous city in both Australia and Oceania. Located on Australia's ea ...
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