The 1948 Knopf reprint of this translation makes numerous small
changes, including simple copy-edits for idiom, and a reduction in the
use of commas. One wording change with semantic significance is noted
inline in {curly braces}. This transcription otherwise follows the 1930
printing for technical and procedural reasons. The use of both single
and double quotation marks is retained.
The final section of the book, beginning “Michel remained silent for
a long time”, starts on a new page but lacks any heading, a stylistic
choice not seen until that point. Thus, a thought break symbol has been
placed there _along with_ extra white space.
Italic text is indicated with _underscores_.