Isaac Babel

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Also Known As	Isaak Emmanuilovich Babel
Born	July 12, 1894 • Odesa • Russian Empire • (Birthday in 3 days)
Died	January 27, 1940 (aged 45) • Moscow • Soviet Union
Notable Works	“Red Cavalry” • “Tales of Odessa”

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