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Author’s note: The fictional story “The Last Fall” is inspired by David Updike’s beautiful short story “Bachelor of Arts.” Many thanks to Michael Goldfinger for medical advice, and to everyone in my life for their love and kindness.
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By Céline, translated by Ralph Manheim, from Journey to the End of the Night , copyright © 1934, 1952 by Louis-Ferdinand Céline, Translation copyright © 1983 Ralph Manheim. Reprinted by permission of New Directions Publishing Corp. and Alma Classics.
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