Word: representive
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Dates: during 1980-1989
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Calvino's spare narrative seems to cry out for allegorical explanations. Mr. Palomar could represent the travail of Western empiricism, in which every new discovery adds to the inexplicable. Or he might represent the last gasp of a class (European, intellectual, well-to-do) that is being smothered by the...
By guaranteeing a substantial sum for these purposes, I recognize that I am taking an unusual step. In doing so, I am moved not only by recognition of the fact that the problems of South Africa are serious and represent matters of deep concern to many members of this community...
Also on the set is the Ballplayer (Gary Busey), jealous Jolting Joe, who simmers and frets and generally acts betrayed. The man who has come to represent genial Mr. Coffee is nothing but an oversized gum-chewing adolescent, as idiotically captivated by his own fame as are his fans. The...
The rising heat from popular and congressional anger over his Administration's tolerant attitude toward South Africa's policy of apartheid was clearly being felt by President Reagan. On Friday, at a hastily called Washington press conference, he conceded that he had spoken "carelessly" last month when he said that...
Reagan's change of heart appears to be a major concession to two political realities: he faced defeat in Congress if he continued to resist sanctions, and the bitter fight that would ensue if he attempted to exercise his veto might poison the atmosphere for the entire legislative session. The...