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... celebrated , sometimes between a ' feminine ' grenadier , six foot tall and ' petit maitre ' who was half the height of his ' beloved wife ' ! These weddings were celebrated in proper style with bridesmaid , best men , etc ... " The ...
... celebrated , sometimes between a ' feminine ' grenadier , six foot tall and ' petit maitre ' who was half the height of his ' beloved wife ' ! These weddings were celebrated in proper style with bridesmaid , best men , etc ... " The ...
Page 28
... celebrated in so many novels about homosexuality . * It is generally known today that this type of activity is frequent in homosexual society - though it is understood that the drag queen represents only a tiny proportion of the ...
... celebrated in so many novels about homosexuality . * It is generally known today that this type of activity is frequent in homosexual society - though it is understood that the drag queen represents only a tiny proportion of the ...
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... celebrated was Carlo Broschi , known as Farinelli ; he came from a noble family ( which was most unusual ) and ultimately rose to an almost magical position of power over Philip V and the Spanish court . The life - span of the castrato ...
... celebrated was Carlo Broschi , known as Farinelli ; he came from a noble family ( which was most unusual ) and ultimately rose to an almost magical position of power over Philip V and the Spanish court . The life - span of the castrato ...
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