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Word: homier (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1980-1989
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...book does have two strengths: the intrigue of the subject and the author's ability to quickly construct scenes. Michener is at his best when describing the homier aspects of Polish life; his 17th century wedding festival is the strongest scene in the book. He specifies which section of the slaughtered pig is eaten by which class, and how they cook it, as well as the music, dancing, costumes, and ceremonies which make up the rest of the celebration. But that sort of immediacy is missing in most of his scenes; a potentially lively and fascinating topic literally suffocates under...

Author: By Frances T. Ruml, | Title: Petrified History | 9/21/1983 | See Source »

Most of the acts are of a homier nature, however; their aim is to charm rather than amaze. Tarra the elephant plays a harmonica, hits a tambourine and dances atop a stool on two front feet; the Bertinis do figure eights and other intricate maneuvers on unicycles; and the two clowns turn out to be superb jugglers. One of the advantages of a small space-the single ring is only 42 ft. in diameter-is that the audience can become involved. At each show one of the clowns plucks children from their seats to lead the band. Though...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Show Business: Large Delights Under a Little Top | 1/4/1982 | See Source »

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