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...fact that Baltasar has never met the Marquise heightens the intensity and the futility of his quest, which involves him in military campaigns in the Andes, royalist society in Santiago and religious rebellions in Mexico. Fuentes incorporates a colorful display of the players in the struggle for Latin American independence, with a healthy portion of sex, perversion and violence. Advice-stick around for the ending of the book, a truly masterful culmination...

Author: By Eryn R. Brown, | Title: Fuentes Both Erudite and Entertaining | 12/5/1991 | See Source »

...point that "homosexuals are not truly happy despite whatever facade they display," however, is still valid no matter what Grunwald's roommate says, because my definition of happiness rests neither on appearances nor self-testimony but what to me and many others is metaphysical reality...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: "Anyone's Taking Me Seriously Is Scary" | 11/26/1991 | See Source »

...possible exploitation of any inside weakness the Terriers may display hinges on the improved effectiveness of the inside-out offense...

Author: By R.j. Peters, | Title: M. Cagers Go Across the River in Search of First Win | 11/26/1991 | See Source »

...undisclosed -- certainly thumping -- sum. Beforehand, it insists, it had sent out form letters reporting the acquisition to various Mediterranean countries. When Italian authorities later heard what the sculpture looked like, they blew a loud whistle. Since they had no conclusive proof, however, the Getty put its goddess on display. Says Jack Josephson, chairman of the U.S. Information Agency's Cultural Property Advisory Committee: "The museum's holier-than-thou attitude is in contrast to the facts. Where do they think it came from...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Art: It's A Steal | 11/25/1991 | See Source »

...stunning display of depth and talent, Harvard captured both the singles and the doubles draws...

Author: By John B. Trainer, | Title: Netmen Sit Atop Northeast | 11/20/1991 | See Source »

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