term for men obsessed by the pursuit of women. . . I could have expressed myself more vividly by using an inaccrochable phrase that wolves used on the lake boats, 'Oh gash may be fine but one eye for mine.'

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Photographs of the young Hemingway show he was very attractive. Was he the recipient in a brutal anal rape, the object of an attempt, or did he witness one? That he may have described such to Gertrude Stein is indicated by the following, which also indicates her prejudice and naievete as to male homosexuality:

"You know nothing about any of this really, Hemingway,' she said. 'You've met known criminals and sick people and vicious people. The main thing is that the act male homosexuals commit is ugly and repugnant and afterwards they are disgusted with themselves. They drink and take drugs, to palliate this, but they are disgusted with the act and they are always changing partners and cannot be really happy . . . In women it is the opposite. They do nothing that they are disgusted by and nothing that is repulsive and afterwards they are happy and they can lead happy lives together.'"

The writing throughout A Moveable Feast is superb, and if I could think of a more laudatory adjective I would use it. For the literary, this is a must. The long section on Scott Fitzgerald is unforgettable. Also, it is so drenched with repressed homosexuality that one wonders (though not for the first time) what part it played in Hemingway's suicide.

A. E. Smith

JULIAN by Gore Vidal, Little, Brown and Company, 1964, $6.95, 503 pp.

Gore Vidal has given us a monumental work of a very precise yet controversial Emperor. The early life of Julian left indelible impressions on

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him, and his actual love for his brother, Gallus, is another contributing factor to the line of reasoning he followed.

In the Court of a Bishop whose influence was not far reaching, Julian lived a life of study and personal freedom in affairs with both sexes, yet never to seeming excess. An excellent student, the future Emperor is presented as he actually was in his puberty-a nominal Christian, who seemed destined to become a priest.

Coming to young manhood we find a case against the men of the cloth who follow a narrow viewpoint regarding man's failings. Had the true teachings of Christ been shown Julian, he might possibly have acted in a different manner when he came to power. It is only natural that many times he felt as if he were a caged animal awaiting the slaughter, even as his personal groom had been so badly tortured by Gallus.

Early environment, a love for Greek Classics and conflicts moulded the way for a far from Christian life. At this period the various interpretations of Christianity, with vicious as well as violent outbursts, disgusted Julian. After all, he was conscientious and went far in his actions to be fair.

Scenes depicted by Mr. Vidal are well written because of the factual material at his disposal. His cleverness in imaginary conversations is to be commended. His writings concerning the homophile of the day could have been more useful had he found access to certain other material and the result would have given a much better impression than the evening of the eunuch's amusement given by Phalaris.

Julian's passion for honoring all the Hellenic deities proves he was not truly convinced, yet he had seen the many Christian divisions, so he continually offered sacrifices in hopes of a long life of usefulness in restoring