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On page 5 (in his irrelevant factoid on how the word "dollar" originally came from Germany, irrelevant because he fails to connect it with any subsequent factoid) Ovason makes the claim that only those who knew that the dollar sign had been derived from a crucifix (one of the many points he assumes rather

On page 5 (in his irrelevant factoid on how the word "dollar" originally came from Germany, irrelevant because he fails to connect it with any subsequent factoid) Ovason makes the claim that only those who knew that the dollar sign had been derived from a crucifix (one of the many points he assumes rather than proves) would get the "half-joke" from Sinclair Lewis' *Main Street* that the dollar sign "chased the crucifix clean off the map." Really? I would have thought that was a pretty transparent reference to the fact that the "almighty dollar" had supplanted the Christian God in the hearts of America's faithful, a rather mundane theme which is in keeping with the rest of Sinclair Lewis' writing. He OWNS Bach and Monteverdi. Although a bit dated now, still entertaining reading. In the classic arts, we are diligent, as we should, with doing exactly "what's on the page." With "what's on the page" being defined as applying our knowledge of the composer's/arranger's style and intent as well as what we know historically. Even with her tough exterior, saying no to her mother was not easy. Further, the study questions at the end of each cha

Language Notes Text: English (translation) Original Language: Spanish

This essential Unamuno reader begins with the full-length novel Abel Sanchez, a modern retelling of the story of Cain and Abel. Delve into three of Spanish philosopher Miguel de Unamuno's most haunting parables. Also included are two remarkable short stories, The Madness of Doctor Montarco and San Manuel Bueno, Martyr, featuring quixotic, philosophically existential characters confronted by the dull ache of modernity.Translated by Anthony Kerrigan and with an insightful introduction by Mario J. Valdes

• Title : Abel Sanchez and Other Stories
• Author : Miguel de Unamuno
• Rating : 4.97 (506 Vote)
• Publish : 2014-2-10
• Format : Paperback
• Pages : 267 Pages
• Asin : 0895267071
• Language : English