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By the Waters of Babylon

by Stephen Vincent Benét

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By the Waters of Babylon

John describes various objects in the apartment, including floor coverings (carpets or rugs), soft chairs, and wall pictures, notably a pointillist painting of flowers. He notes a bird figure made of...

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By the Waters of Babylon

In "By the Waters of Babylon," John encounters significant artifacts in the Place of the Gods, which he later realizes is New York City. Notable locations include the ruins of buildings, a statue of...

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