""A Listener in Babel"" is a book written by Vida Dutton Scudder and published in 1903. The book is a collection of imaginary conversations that took place at the end of the 19th century. The conversations are held in the mythical city of Babel and revolve around various topics such as literature, art, religion, and politics. The book presents a diverse group of characters from different backgrounds and cultures, each with their own unique perspective on the world. The conversations are reported by a listener who is present at each of them, providing a unique and insightful perspective on the discussions. The book offers a fascinating glimpse into the intellectual and cultural landscape of the late 19th century and provides an interesting commentary on the issues that were important to people at the time. Overall, ""A Listener in Babel"" is a thought-provoking and engaging book that offers a unique perspective on the intellectual and cultural climate of the late 19th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.