The Wit and Humor of America, Vol 04
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Gelesen von LibriVox Volunteers
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.
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| The Briefless Barrister | 2:47 | Gelesen von Katine | |
| The Two Husbands | 1:36 | Gelesen von Ana | |
| Story of the Two Friars | 11:05 | Gelesen von Samanem | |
| The Greco-Trojan Game | 8:42 | Gelesen von Patrick Reinhart | |
| The Economical Pair | 1:39 | Gelesen von Kalynda | |
| The Two Pedestrians | 1:44 | Gelesen von Samanem | |
| A Complaint of Friends | 50:52 | Gelesen von Denny Sayers (d. 2015) | |
| Ponchus Pilut | 2:23 | Gelesen von TriciaG | |
| The Wolf at Susan's Door | 29:22 | Gelesen von Marty Kris | |
| The Two Prisoners | 1:11 | Gelesen von Katine | |
| A Modern Advantage | 1:14 | Gelesen von TriciaG | |
| The Raggedy Man | 2:38 | Gelesen von Samanem | |
| A Modern Eclogue | 1:43 | Gelesen von Kalynda | |
| A Cable-Car Preacher | 3:58 | Gelesen von Denny Sayers (d. 2015) | |
| How to Know the Wild Animals | 2:10 | Gelesen von Matthew Reece | |
| I Remember, I Remember | 1:22 | Gelesen von ImkeStevens | |
| The Coupon Bonds | 21:25 | Gelesen von JimOCR | |
| The Shooting-Match | 34:16 | Gelesen von Jerry Romero | |
| Desolution | 2:38 | Gelesen von Denny Sayers (d. 2015) | |
| Crankidoxology | 3:00 | Gelesen von Matthew Reece | |
| My Honey, My Love | 2:20 | Gelesen von Ric Cornwall | |
| The Grand Opera | 4:53 | Gelesen von Kalynda | |
| In a State of Sin | 24:10 | Gelesen von Ric Cornwall | |
| An April Aria | 1:44 | Gelesen von ImkeStevens | |
| Meditations of a Mariner | 1:00 | Gelesen von Phil Chenevert | |
| Victory | 1:14 | Gelesen von Ric Cornwall | |
| The Family Horse | 15:30 | Gelesen von Marty Kris | |
| Sonnet of the Lovable Lass and the Plethoric Dad | 2:10 | Gelesen von Ric Cornwall | |
| The Love Sonnets of a Husband | 6:02 | Gelesen von Matthew Reece | |
| How We Bought a Sewin' Machine and Organ | 18:40 | Gelesen von Ric Cornwall | |
| Cheer for the Consumer | 2:48 | Gelesen von Jerry Romero | |
| A Desperate Race | 13:37 | Gelesen von Kenneth Sergeant Gaghan | |
| As Good as a Play | 7:33 | Gelesen von Lily-LLM | |
| The Autocrat of the Breakfast Table | 15:21 | Gelesen von JimOCR | |
| Cæsar's Quiet Lunch with Cicero | 3:04 | Gelesen von Marty Kris | |
| Comin' Home Thanksgivin' | 2:24 | Gelesen von Phil Chenevert | |
| Praise-God Barebones | 2:15 | Gelesen von Ric Cornwall | |
| The Loafer and the Squire | 11:59 | Gelesen von Samanem | |
| De Stove Pipe Hole | 6:55 | Gelesen von Phil Chenevert | |
| The Girl from Mercury | 38:18 | Gelesen von jorome |