WAR AND PEACE BY LEO TOLSTOY – a novel by the Russian author Leo Tolstoy, first published serially, then published in its entirety in 1869. It is regarded as one of Tolstoy’s finest literary achievements and remains a classic of world literature. (1.2)
WEST SIDE STORY – a musical in which a modern-day Romeo and Juliet are involved in New York street gangs. On the harsh streets of the upper west side, two gangs battle for control of the turf. The situation becomes complicated when a gang member falls in love with a rival’s sister. (1.1)
WHERE THE COLORS DON’T GO BY SAM PHILLIPS – a song released in 1991. Featured on the album Cruel Inventions by American singer and songwriter Leslie Ann Phillips, better known by the stage name Sam Phillips. (1.1)
WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE – was an English playwright, poet, and actor, widely regarded as the greatest writer in the English language and the world’s greatest dramatist. He is often called England’s national poet and the “Bard of Avon.” (1.2)
WOODSTOCK ’99 – the second large-scale music festival (after Woodstock’94) that attempted to emulate the original Woodstock festival of 1969. The attendance was approximately 400,000 over four days. (1.1)
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