The $30,000 Bequest and Other Stories
Mark Twain
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The $30,000 Bequest is a collection of short stories and humorous anecdotes by the renowned author Mark Twain. In this engaging compilation, Twain showcases his signature wit and keen observations of human nature, offering listeners a delightful glimpse into the absurdities of life.
Set against the backdrop of Twain's unique perspective on society, these tales explore themes of wealth, ambition, and the quirks of everyday people. Each story is infused with Twain's characteristic humor, making the ordinary seem extraordinary and inviting listeners to reflect on the follies of their own lives.
Published in 1906, this collection remains a testament to Twain's enduring legacy as a master storyteller. Whether you're a longtime fan or new to his work, The $30,000 Bequest promises to entertain and amuse with its clever narratives and timeless insights.
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| The $30,000 Bequest, pt 1 | 35:37 | Leído por TriciaG | |
| The $30,000 Bequest, pt 2 | 37:17 | Leído por TriciaG | |
| A Dog's Tale | 25:47 | Leído por TriciaG | |
| Was it Heaven? Or Hell? | 45:34 | Leído por TriciaG | |
| A Cure for the Blues | 50:02 | Leído por TriciaG | |
| The Curious Book, pt 1 | 1:09:06 | Leído por TriciaG | |
| The Curious Book, pt 2 | 42:49 | Leído por TriciaG | |
| The Californian's Tale | 19:12 | Leído por TriciaG | |
| A Helpless Situation | 13:23 | Leído por TriciaG | |
| A Telephonic Conversation | 6:51 | Leído por TriciaG | |
| Edward Mills and George Benton: A Tale | 16:26 | Leído por Richard Kilmer (1942-2022) | |
| The Five Boons of Life | 5:56 | Leído por TriciaG | |
| The First Writing-Machines | 7:43 | Leído por TriciaG | |
| Italian Without a Master | 16:44 | Leído por TriciaG | |
| Italian With Grammar | 17:35 | Leído por TriciaG | |
| A Burlesque Biography | 15:00 | Leído por Bellona Times | |
| How to Tell a Story | 14:54 | Leído por Robert D. Kinney | |
| General Washington's Negro Body-Servant | 10:19 | Leído por Bellona Times | |
| Wit Inspirations of the 'Two-Year-Olds' | 6:58 | Leído por Kalynda | |
| An Entertaining Article | 19:52 | Leído por Ann Boulais | |
| A Letter to the Secretary of the Treasury | 1:33 | Leído por TriciaG | |
| Amended Obituaries | 4:49 | Leído por TriciaG | |
| A Monument to Adam | 4:58 | Leído por TriciaG | |
| A Humane Word from Satan | 3:10 | Leído por TriciaG | |
| Introduction to 'The New Guide of the Conversation in Portuguese and English' | 7:08 | Leído por TriciaG | |
| Advice to Little Girls | 2:50 | Leído por TriciaG | |
| Post-Mortem Poetry | 11:29 | Leído por Kalynda | |
| The Danger of Lying in Bed | 8:48 | Leído por Richard Kilmer (1942-2022) | |
| Portrait of King William III | 5:37 | Leído por Eric Leach | |
| Does the Race of Man Love a Lord? | 28:20 | Leído por Ann Boulais | |
| Extracts from Adam's Diary | 27:01 | Leído por Richard Kilmer (1942-2022) | |
| Eve's Diary | 24:18 | Leído por TriciaG | |
| Extract from Adam's Diary | 16:27 | Leído por TriciaG |
Reseñas
great stories, terrible reading
Rodger Jacobsen
Regular Librivox users probably know to beware of stories that have more than on reader, so I usually sample some of the tracks before downloading. I did this but my random trials missed the worst of these and when I tried to listen I was appalled at how bad must of the readings were. the torture is that it's hard to discard a good story even though the reading stinks.