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Dennis
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Finished the Odessa Stories. Started the Red Calvary stories. Realized I can listen to Russian audiobook so first two Red Calvary stories I listened in Russian, while following along in English. Makes the translations and flow in different languages interesting and keeps my Russian sharp. Enjoyable and interesting to learn about how this Russian Jewish writing was so revolutionary at the time.
— Mar 14, 2026 09:42PM
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Dennis
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“A well-thought-out story doesn’t need to resemble real life. Life itself tries with all its might to resemble a well-crafted story.”
― Isaac Babel
— May 14, 2026 07:31AM
― Isaac Babel
Dennis
is on page 450 of 512
Enjoyed Guy de Maupassant story. About him translating works of fiction into Russian for a wealthy woman.
— May 11, 2026 08:40PM
Dennis
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The Awakening and In the Basement are interesting stories. Easier to follow, more autobiographical, filled with a lot to dig into, with big themes like following your dreams and pressure of fitting in.
— May 05, 2026 07:06PM
