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Of All Things

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(4,5 Sterne; 13 Bewertungen)

A collection of amusing essays satirizing serious consideration of topics including natural history, social etiquette, or indeed, civilized behavior (especially of the upper classes). (Summary by Arnold Banner) (4 hr 27 min)

Chapters

The Social Life Of The Newt

10:32

Read by Melora

"Coffee, Megg And Ilk, Please"

10:03

Read by Arnold

When Genius Remained Your Humble Servant

16:25

Read by Melora

The Tortures Of Weekend Visiting

14:18

Read by Arnold

Gardening Notes

10:58

Read by Melora

Lesson Number One

16:20

Read by Arnold

Thoughts On Fuel Saving

14:48

Read by Melora

Not According To Hoyle

15:43

Read by Arnold

From Nine To Five

16:24

Read by Melora

Turning Over A New Ledger Leaf

10:37

Read by Arnold

A Piece Of Roast Beef

12:17

Read by Melora

The Community Masque As A Substitute For War

11:18

Read by Arnold

Call For Mr. Kenworthy!

14:32

Read by Arnold

Football; Courtesy Of Mr. Morse

15:54

Read by Arnold

A Little Debit In Your Tonneau

11:01

Read by Arnold

A Romance In Encyclopædia Land

9:44

Read by Arnold

The Passing Of The Orthodox Paradox

7:55

Read by Arnold

Shakespeare Explained

8:13

Read by Arnold

The Scientific Scenario

9:12

Read by Arnold

The Most Popular Book Of The Month

9:10

Read by Arnold

Christmas Afternoon

8:27

Read by Arnold

Hail, Vernal Equinox!

14:06

Read by Arnold

Bewertungen

Of All Things

(5 Sterne)

Beautifully read by both readers, wonderful writing if you appreciate the po-faced ironies and wit, intelligent and understated gentle humour.

(5 Sterne)

I first listened to these readings six years ago and they were perfect then and they are perfect now. They only add to the beauty and sweetness of Benchley.