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In Curiosities of Street Literature
This is a collection of broadsides from London. Broadsides are short, popular publications, a precursor to today's tabloid journalism. The c…
Satire on Song Writers
In Fred Allen Show
Enjoy a selection of episodes from the beloved Fred Allen Show, a classic radio program that entertained audiences with its unique blend of …
INTRODUCTION
In The Chronicles of Clovis
The Chronicles of Clovis brings together a delightful collection of short stories by Saki, featuring the mischievous and witty Clovis Sangra…
TWO RENEGADES
In Roads of Destiny
This is another collection of O. Henry short stories. - Summary by Sid
Advertiser, The
In The Wit and Humor of America, Vol 06
The Wit and Humor of America is a delightful anthology that captures the essence of American wit through a collection of 55 short stories an…
Miscellaneous
In Little Masterpieces of American Wit and Humor Vol 1
Volume 1 of a ten volume collection of amusing tales, observations and anecdotes by America's greatest wordsmiths. This work includes select…
A Morality Play for the Leisured Class, A Satire, by John L. Balderston
In One-Act Play Collection 021
Here, in our 21st collection, are 10 One Act Plays for your enjoyment. There are two plays from the 1700s, Congreve's "Judgement of Par…
Chapter V
In The Death of the Lion
This short novel is a black comedy about fame, manipulation, pretension, and surviving it all. The narrator, a reprehensible and seedy journ…
V-A-S-E, The
In The Wit and Humor of America, Vol 08
The Wit and Humor of America is a delightful collection that showcases the rich tapestry of American wit and humor through a selection of sh…
00 - Preface
In Moonbeams from the Larger Lunacy
Moonbeams from the Larger Lunacy offers a collection of sharp and witty reflections on life in the early 20th century, penned by the renowne…
Episode 1
In Fibber McGee and Molly - 1941
Enjoy the classic radio series Fibber McGee and Molly, a beloved comedy that brings laughter and joy to listeners. Set in the fictional town…
Chapter 6
In Poems of American History, The Period of Growth
This volume covers the age of expansion from the Revolution to the Civil War, including the creation of the Constitution, the Presidency of …
Suppressed Chapters
In The Wit and Humor of America, Vol 05
The Wit and Humor of America, Volume 5 invites listeners to explore a rich tapestry of American wit through a curated collection of 43 short…
Preface
In Nonsense Novels (Version 2)
Stephen Leacock (1869-1944) was a Canadian writer, teacher, and political scientist. A prolific and popular humorist, he published dozens of…
Phipps
In One-Act Play Collection 009
Ninth volume of one-act plays in the public domain read by a variety of LibriVox members. A Dramatic Evening Narrator: April6090 Mr Thaddeu…
Hollow Hospitality: From 'Satires,' Book III, Satire 3 by Dr. Joseph Hall
In The World's Best Poetry, Volume 9: Tragedy and Humor (Part 2)
The ninth of ten volumes of poetry edited by Canadian poet laureate Bliss Carman (1861-1929). This collection, the second of two parts, incl…
The Cosmopolitan, Pt. I: Inland, Ch. 5
In Two Sides of a Question
Here are two gemlike novellas in one volume, written in May Sinclair’s clearest and cleverest prose and exploring the many ways in which a w…
Conscience: From Satire XIII by Juvenal
In The World's Best Poetry, Volume 4: The Higher Life (Part 2)
The fourth of ten volumes of poetry edited by Canadian poet laureate Bliss Carman (1861-1929). This collection, the second of two parts, inc…
I Would Pretend
In Selected Poems
Marion Strobel was a poet, an author of fiction and an associate editor of Poetry. These poems were published from 1919 to 1926 in Poetry, O…
29 - A Lesson in Fiction
In Literary Lapses
Literary Lapses is a collection of witty and insightful sketches that capture the humorous nuances of life in the early 20th century. Stephe…