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Humorous Fiction

458

Joel Chandler Harris - Uncle Remus and Brer Rabbit

Uncle Remus' stories feature a trickster hero called Br'er Rabbit («Brother» Rabbit), who uses his wits to slide out of trouble and gain the advantage over the slower witted other animals, many of whom are trying to...

Phil Chenevert 46 minutes

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473

Oliver Wendell Holmes, Sr. - One-Hoss Shay

This is a small collection of whimsical poems by the American physician and author Oliver Wendell Holmes, Sr. «The Deacon's Masterpiece» describes the «logical» outcome of building an object (in this case, a...

Laurie Anne Walden 24 minutes

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Humorous Fiction

459

James Stephens - There is a Tavern in the Town

The soul of Irish wit is captured in this unique tale of a barstool philosopher, the concluding story from 'Here Are Ladies' by James Stephens. (Introduction by iremonger)

iremonger 1 hour 20 minutes

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Humorous Fiction

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F. Scott Fitzgerald - Bernice Bobs Her Hair

Pretty but socially clueless Bernice lets her know-it-all cousin push her around, but eventually, something's gotta give! (Introduction by BellonaTimes)

Bellona Times 1 hour 3 minutes

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490

William Dean Howells - Five O'Clock Tea

A light-hearted romantic comedy in twelve short scenes, set during a tea party in the home of Mrs. Amy Somers, a widow who is courted by the ingenuous and delightful Mr. Willis Campbell. (Summary by Ruth Golding)...

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Action & Adventure Fiction

436

Richard Harding Davis - Make-Believe Man

Adventure was what our protagonist was looking for, when he boarded the steamer «Patience» for his holiday, and when one has a man with such a vivid imagination like Joseph Forbes Kinney as a travel companion, who...

Crln Yldz Ksr 1 hour 21 minutes

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Humorous Fiction

452

Mark Twain - Essays on Paul Bourget

Collection of short essays concerning French novelist and critic Paul Bourget. Included: «What Paul Bourget Thinks of Us» and «A Little Note to M. Paul Bourget». (Summary by John Greenman)

John Greenman 1 hour 15 minutes

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Children's Fiction

460

Owen Wister - New Swiss Family Robinson

A parody of its famous predecessor, this short piece was written by Owen Wister for the Harvard Lampoon (Summary by David Wales)

David Wales 1 hour 28 minutes

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General Fiction

491

Mark Twain - Stolen White Elephant (Version 2)

«The Stolen White Elephant» was written by Mark Twain and published in 1882. In it, an Indian elephant, en route from India to Britain as a gift to the Queen, disappears in New Jersey. The local police department goes...

John Greenman 51 minutes

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1601: Conversation, as it was by the Social Fireside, in the Time of the Tudors (Version 2)

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Mark Twain - 1601: Conversation, as it was by the Social Fireside, in the Time of the Tudors (Version 2)

Please note: this recording contains strong language. Also known simply as «1601», this is a humorously risque work by Mark Twain, first published anonymously in 1880, and finally acknowledged by the author...

John Greenman 1 hour 21 minutes

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Philosophy 4: A Story of Harvard University

General Fiction

464

Owen Wister - Philosophy 4: A Story of Harvard University

Owen Wister's wry humor enlivens this comedic story of three sophomores during exam week at Harvard. (Summary by David Wales)

David Wales 1 hour 27 minutes

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Nonsense Songs, Stories, Botany and Alphabets

Children's Fiction

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Edward Lear - Nonsense Songs, Stories, Botany and Alphabets

A selection of nonsense poems, songs (not sung!), stories, and miscellaneous strangeness. The work includes the «Owl and the Pussycat» and a recipe for Amblongus Pie, which begins «Take 4 pounds (say 4½ pounds) of...

Adrian Praetzellis 1 hour 19 minutes

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Stolen Bacillus and other stories H. G. Wells

Eight Keys to Eden Mark Clifton

Songs of Innocence and Experience (version 2) William Blake

Russian Realities and Problems: Lectures delivered at Cambridge in August 1916

Short Story Collection Vol. 081

Around the World with the Children Frank G. Carpenter

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