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A very faithful adaptation. The actors are practically 19th century Russians. Pierre Bezukhov is an earnest puppy walking on his hind legs.

Someone called me “bright.” I replied that my brightness is an optical illusion.

I prefer observations over political discussions. The former are spontaneously honest but the latter are labored and fruitless.

Just in time for Purim that is coming on March 1, Ayatollah Ahasuerus of Iran married a nice Jewish girl Esther. But her elderly cousin refused to bow to the Commander of Iran’s Revolutionary Guards, General Haman. Haman decided to annihilate Israel as well as the Great Satan USA. He offered 10,000 centrifuges to the…

Whatever doesn’t kill us, make our doctors richer. He was married twice, both times unhappily. The first wife left, the second stayed. When all the rats left the sinking ship, it stopped sinking. I didn’t want to hurt you. I just lucked out.

The Vestal Review Press is pleased to present the newly expanded edition of    Condensed to Flash: World Classics An anthology for people who love concise writing that is intense, entertaining and educational. This anthology features variations on themes of world classics, condensed to 500 words or fewer. ​  We have a retelling of The Ramayana, The Letters of…