Verism

Her world was unlike any others and he knew that. verism [veer-iz-uh-m] n. the theory that rigid representation of truth and reality is essential to art and literature, and therefore the ugly and vulgar must be included.

The Virgin Lessons

"First things first, learn how to loosen up. If you really want to learn, you can't be so uptight." He said as he circled around me. "It's just weird, I'm not used to it." I said shyly. He stopped, standing in front of me. He sighed. "Look Gracie, I'm not saying you should be totally open and comfortabl...