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The Museum of Useless EffortsIn The Museum of Useless Efforts Cristina Peri Rossi renders familiar, everyday situations uncanny through lyrical reinterpretations; at the same time, she somehow makes the uncanny appear quite ordinary. Crafting peculiar and sometimes claustrophobically small worlds, Peri Rossi explores the universal themes of desire, violence, and truth and the simultaneous and contradictory human capacities to repress and resist, speak and silence, desire and
In The Museum of Useless Efforts Cristina Peri Rossi renders familiar, everyday situations uncanny through lyrical reinterpretations; at the same time, she somehow makes the uncanny appear quite ordinary. Crafting peculiar--and sometimes claustrophobically small--worlds, Peri Rossi explores the universal themes of desire, violence, and truth and the simultaneous and contradictory human capacities to repress and resist, speak and silence, desire and ignore. In these tales an insomniac is tormented by a stubborn lamb that refuses to jump over the fence; the momentary hesitation of a man on a crowded subway staircase who forgets whether he was going up or down unleashes pandemonium; and a patient receives a frantic call from his psychoanalyst, distraught that his wife has taken a new lover.Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: University of Nebraska Press
Published: 04/01/2001
ISBN: 9780803287648
Pages: 156
Weight: 0.51lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.36d
Review Citations: Publishers Weekly 03/26/2001 pg. 64
Multicultural Review 03/01/2002 pg. 72
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★★★★★ 5
Simple and nice.
Size: 4X-Large, Color: Dark Grey
Nice shirt. Light weight. It’s true to size and skin friendly because it is cotton.
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Reviewed in the United States on May 13, 2026
★★★★★ 5
Perfect!
Size: Large, Color: Beige
Cool, comfortable, with a little stretch. Comes out of the dryer wrinkle free (be sure to hang it up right after you take it out of the dryer) price was reasonable. I measured my husband's neck and it fit exactly as it should. Good length to the back of it too, which is sometimes a problem for my husband. Do not see any quality issues. Not excessively thin or too thick. Really, I can't think of any way to improve on this shirt.
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Reviewed in the United States on April 18, 2026
★★★★★ 5
Nice and light with superior softness!
Size: Large, Color: Black
Nice soft material and fits well. I also like the lightweight feel. Will most likely buy other colors in this item.
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Reviewed in the United States on April 30, 2026
★★★★★ 3
Nice shirt, but sizing isn’t ideal for big and tall builds
Size: XX-Large Tall, Color: Black
The shirt itself is decent quality and looks good, but the fit wasn’t great for me. If you’re a big and tall guy, this may not be the best option.
The material has some stretch and feels comfortable, but the overall cut runs smaller and doesn’t offer much room in the shoulders or torso. It works better for slimmer or more standard builds.
If the sizing works for you, it’s a nice-looking shirt. Just be aware that it’s not very forgiving in the fit if you need extra room.
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Reviewed in the United States on December 31, 2025
★★★★★ 5
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Durable Protection That Holds Up in Any Weather
Size: 65 inch, Color: Black
This grill cover is exactly what I needed. The material feels thick and heavy-duty, and it holds up great against sun, wind, and rain. The waterproof design really works—my grill stays completely dry. I also love the secure fit with the hook-and-loop straps; it doesn’t blow off in strong winds. No fading so far either. Great quality and a solid investment to protect your grill!
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Reviewed in the United States on May 26, 2026