The Wit and Humor of America, Vol 04
Various
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The Wit and Humor of America invites listeners to explore a rich tapestry of American wit through a curated collection of short stories and poems. This fourth volume features 40 selections from 33 diverse authors, each offering a unique perspective on humor and satire.
Set against the backdrop of early 20th-century America, these works reflect the social and political landscape of the time, blending comedy with keen observations on life. From lighthearted anecdotes to sharp political commentary, this anthology showcases the breadth of American humor.
Whether you are a fan of classic literature or simply looking for a good laugh, this volume promises to entertain and provoke thought, making it a distinctive addition to the genre of humorous fiction.
Chapitres
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| The Briefless Barrister | 2:47 | Lu par Katine | |
| The Two Husbands | 1:36 | Lu par Ana | |
| Story of the Two Friars | 11:05 | Lu par Samanem | |
| The Greco-Trojan Game | 8:42 | Lu par Patrick Reinhart | |
| The Economical Pair | 1:39 | Lu par Kalynda | |
| The Two Pedestrians | 1:44 | Lu par Samanem | |
| A Complaint of Friends | 50:52 | Lu par Denny Sayers (d. 2015) | |
| Ponchus Pilut | 2:23 | Lu par TriciaG | |
| The Wolf at Susan's Door | 29:22 | Lu par Marty Kris | |
| The Two Prisoners | 1:11 | Lu par Katine | |
| A Modern Advantage | 1:14 | Lu par TriciaG | |
| The Raggedy Man | 2:38 | Lu par Samanem | |
| A Modern Eclogue | 1:43 | Lu par Kalynda | |
| A Cable-Car Preacher | 3:58 | Lu par Denny Sayers (d. 2015) | |
| How to Know the Wild Animals | 2:10 | Lu par Matthew Reece | |
| I Remember, I Remember | 1:22 | Lu par ImkeStevens | |
| The Coupon Bonds | 21:25 | Lu par JimOCR | |
| The Shooting-Match | 34:16 | Lu par Jerry Romero | |
| Desolution | 2:38 | Lu par Denny Sayers (d. 2015) | |
| Crankidoxology | 3:00 | Lu par Matthew Reece | |
| My Honey, My Love | 2:20 | Lu par Ric Cornwall | |
| The Grand Opera | 4:53 | Lu par Kalynda | |
| In a State of Sin | 24:10 | Lu par Ric Cornwall | |
| An April Aria | 1:44 | Lu par ImkeStevens | |
| Meditations of a Mariner | 1:00 | Lu par Phil Chenevert | |
| Victory | 1:14 | Lu par Ric Cornwall | |
| The Family Horse | 15:30 | Lu par Marty Kris | |
| Sonnet of the Lovable Lass and the Plethoric Dad | 2:10 | Lu par Ric Cornwall | |
| The Love Sonnets of a Husband | 6:02 | Lu par Matthew Reece | |
| How We Bought a Sewin' Machine and Organ | 18:40 | Lu par Ric Cornwall | |
| Cheer for the Consumer | 2:48 | Lu par Jerry Romero | |
| A Desperate Race | 13:37 | Lu par Kenneth Sergeant Gaghan | |
| As Good as a Play | 7:33 | Lu par Lily-LLM | |
| The Autocrat of the Breakfast Table | 15:21 | Lu par JimOCR | |
| Cæsar's Quiet Lunch with Cicero | 3:04 | Lu par Marty Kris | |
| Comin' Home Thanksgivin' | 2:24 | Lu par Phil Chenevert | |
| Praise-God Barebones | 2:15 | Lu par Ric Cornwall | |
| The Loafer and the Squire | 11:59 | Lu par Samanem | |
| De Stove Pipe Hole | 6:55 | Lu par Phil Chenevert | |
| The Girl from Mercury | 38:18 | Lu par jorome |