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Doudou was a pretty short story I wasn’t expecting from Babel.
Shabos story: “[she] had only ten fingers, but she had many more curses.” made me laugh.
— Feb 13, 2026 08:10AM
Shabos story: “[she] had only ten fingers, but she had many more curses.” made me laugh.
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Dennis
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The grandmother short story was relatable and interesting
— Feb 07, 2026 07:47PM
Dennis
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Shloyme was short and interesting. Old man kills himself when he finds out his son is converting away from Judaism?
— Jan 31, 2026 05:38PM
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Dedication page quote:
“You are lucky, Alexander Konstaninovich. A few centuries ago your forebears were still running around covered in animal skins, while I too often feel the weight of the centuries of my people’s ancient culture, and it suffocates me.” - Babel to friend who was executed by USSR in 1937 (Babel also in 1940).
— Jan 30, 2026 09:36PM
“You are lucky, Alexander Konstaninovich. A few centuries ago your forebears were still running around covered in animal skins, while I too often feel the weight of the centuries of my people’s ancient culture, and it suffocates me.” - Babel to friend who was executed by USSR in 1937 (Babel also in 1940).
