There are sections in the novel where Dracula refers to his own background, and these speeches show that Stoker had some knowledge of Romanian history.

Referring to the artist's African-American and East Indian background, the pictures turn marginality into a regal condition.

I am just referring to my own background.

In Nymphet, February 1975, she appeared under another name and with text referring to her Jewish background.

Hence he refers to his traditional background by saying that he wears the feet of Lord Siva on his head.

His works often refer back to his childhood and his Tunisian Jewish background.

Many had entirely English names, but Akri Hill (built in 1924) referred to the family's Greek background.

Several of Mr. Jungen's past installations have referred to his American Indian background.

The article also referred incorrectly to Mr. Liberman's background.

Poulidor referred to his background throughout his career, once remarking: "No race, however difficult, goes on as long as a harvest."