""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, between various characters from different backgrounds and cultures. The conversations cover a wide range of topics such as religion, politics, art, literature, and philosophy. The book provides a glimpse into the intellectual and cultural landscape of the time, as well as the author's own views on various issues. The title ""A Listener in Babel"" refers to the biblical story of the Tower of Babel, where people spoke different languages and could not understand each other. The book highlights the importance of communication and understanding between people from different backgrounds and cultures, and the need for empathy and tolerance in a diverse society. Overall, ""A Listener in Babel"" is a thought-provoking and insightful book that offers a unique perspective on the social and cultural issues of the time.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.