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Clara Schumann in 1850

Clara Josephine Wieck Schumann (September 13, 1819 – May 20, 1896) was one of the most prominent pianists of the Romantic music era as well as a composer, and wife of composer Robert Schumann. A gifted pianist, she nonetheless sacrificed her personal artistic aspirations to support her husband in the spirit of "true love." After Robert's death in 1856, she adopted the role of a "professional widow" often wearing mourning clothes as a tribute to her husband's memory. She established a reputation as an accomplished composer, a province historically dominated by men.

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Lumbini Nursery School, Japan

Preschool education is education that focuses on educating children from the ages of infancy until six years old. The system of preschool education varies widely, with different approaches, theories, and practices within different school jurisdictions. The term preschool education includes such programs as nursery school, day care, or kindergarten, which are occasionally used interchangeably, yet are distinct entities. While pedagogies differ, there is the general agreement that preschool is responsible for providing education before the commencement of statutory education.

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Lake Burley Griffin, an artificial lake, is the centerpiece of Canberra, a planned city which serves as Australia's federal capital (source: Lake Burley Griffin)

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