One Hundred Years of Solitude

required by the delicacy of
his artistry that in a short time
he had aged more than during
all the years of the war, and
his position had twisted his
spine and the close work had
used up his eyesight, but the
implacable concentration
awarded him with a peace of
the spirit. The last time he
was seen to take an interest in
some matter related to the
war was when a group of
veterans from both parties