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.
The marriage and courtship story lines in some of the novels by Austen and her contemporaries serve as camouflage for more complex and darker themes that often are overlooked, the professors say.
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.
While I marveled at traditional Singaporean cuisine, I also had mind-blowing culinary experiences at contemporary restaurants serving Western fare.
He and his partners Ted and David Lee recently took over the former Red Pearl Kitchen space in Huntington Beach, just a block off Main Street, and turned it into a cozy, contemporary izakaya serving updated Japanese pub fare with some fusion touches -- and, of course, sashimi and sushi rolls.
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.
Over some seven decades, he had played with Sonny Boy Williamson II, Robert Nighthawk, Earl Hooker and many other contemporaries, before serving for 11 years as the pianist in Muddy Waters's band.
The other two are simply high-end contemporary food, served in smaller portions and at somewhat lower prices than usual.
The contemporary cantina serves creative takes on traditional Portuguese dishes, including the three-meat Francesinha sandwich — the city's signature cardiac arrest on a plate.
