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setting 1. the scenery, properties, or background, used to create the location for a stage play, film, etc. 2. Music a composition consisting of a certain text and music provided or arranged for it 3. any of a series of points on a scale or dial that can be selected to control the level as of temperature, speed, etc., at which a machine functions 4. a clutch of eggs in a bird's nest, esp a clutch of hen's eggs How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| Their profound knowledge of the medieval world adds depth to their revival of particular symbols, themes, and techniques--a depth lacking in fantasy writers who merely use these devices as stage setting. It is appropriate that Karyl Newman's stage setting resembles a boxing ring with a punching bag strategically placed off to the side. As a corollary to this discussion, Di Maria convincingly reconstructs the stage setting of Aretino's Orazia from verbal indications given by the characters. |
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