And, in the Süddeutsche Zeitung, the writer Ivan Nagel, who is Jewish (and was in hiding in Hungary while Grass, his contemporary, served in the Waffen SS), expressed empathy for the belatedness of the author's confession: "I myself had no reason to feel shame — after all, I was one of the persecuted — but nevertheless for 55 years I could not speak about it.
And he could mock the narcissism of the Obama supporters, who think they're the ones we've been waiting for — by pointing out that their contemporaries serving in the armed forces are the ones making real sacrifices on our behalf.
Indeed, the contemporary serving officers and partners of those still serving (who read some of the poems for the app) found that Owen's words have a powerful resonance even today.
The other two are simply high-end contemporary food, served in smaller portions and at somewhat lower prices than usual.
Just inside the door, immediately to the right, there was a narrow rifle-slit of frosted glass that must have survived from the days when the building was still liable to attack by Native American war-parties – certainly it served no contemporary function.
The Awakening by Kate Chopin (1899) This 1899 novella, which scandalised contemporary readers, serves as the prototype for the feminist novel of awakening.
Where to eat & drink Tavernas and other traditional Greek restaurants remain a worthwhile force, but Athens' contemporary eateries, serving both Greek and internationally inspired food, can hold their own against those of most European capitals, and Michelin has noticed.
Contemporary mathematics serves as a model for his philosophy of science and provides some important techniques, e.g., as used in his logic.
You might choose to give the anniversary couple a gift of fine china, contemporary dinnerware, serving essentials like platters or serving bowls, or a new set of coffee mugs.
Contemporary keyboard fingering systems, which used the thumb much less than modern ones, also served contemporary preference for subtlety and unevenness of rhythm.
In a world with too few contemporary heroes, he served that role for many of us.
