02076cam a22003253u 45000010005000000030007000050050017000120060002000290070005000310080041000360400011000770410017000880500007001051000027001122450022001392460059001612640051002203000047002713360026003183370026003443380036003705000027004065000031004335201152004645340045016166530012016616530018016738560042016919990017017334778UtSlPG20260610133130.0mcr n260607r2003||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7ahe2iso639-1 4aPJ1 aVaknin, Samuel,d1961-10aSipurim (Stories)1 aThe Suffering of Being Kafka: New Hebrew Short Fiction 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2003  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRich Text Format files  aRelease date is 2003-12-01  a"Sipurim (Stories)" by Samuel Vaknin is a collection of short stories likely written in the late 20th century. The book presents a variety of narratives exploring human experiences, relationships, and the dichotomy of existence, reflecting the complexities of life through compelling characters and thought-provoking themes.   The opening of the collection introduces the story "The Corruption of Abimbola Salako," which immerses readers into a corporate environment where themes of ambition and ethical dilemmas unfold. The protagonist finds himself in a tense meeting with his superior, discussing a lucrative project in Nigeria and the need to secure the approval of Abimbola Salako, a pivotal character who is a professor at a Lagos university. Amidst this corporate intrigue, the protagonist grapples with the implications of his dealings and the nature of his professional relationships. As the narrative unfolds, it hints at the challenges and moral complexities that accompany the pursuit of success, setting the stage for the exploration of various human conditions throughout the collection. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aFiction  aShort stories40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/4778  c46820d46820