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