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Belles-lettres

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That department of literature which implies literary culture and belongs to the domain of art, whatever the subject may be or the special form; it includes poetry, the drama, fiction, and criticism.

Belle-Isle

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A fortified island on the W. coast of France, near which Sir Edward Hawke gained a brilliant naval victory over the French, under M. de Conflans, in 1759.

Belle France

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(Beautiful France), a name of endearment applied to France, like that of "Merry" applied to England.

Belleville

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A low suburb of Paris, included in it since 1860; the scene of one of the outrages of the Communists.

Bellange

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A celebrated painter of battle-pieces, born at Paris (1800-1866).

Bellini

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The name of an illustrious family of Venetian painters.

Bermudas

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A group of 400 coral islands (five inhabited) in mid-Atlantic, 677 m. SE. of New York; have a delightful, temperate climate, and are a popular health resort for Americans. They produce a fine ...