Seeing Things at Night
Heywood Broun
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Seeing Things at Night is a delightful collection of humorous short stories by Heywood Broun that captures the absurdities of everyday life. With a keen eye for the comedic potential in ordinary situations, Broun invites listeners to explore the lighter side of human experience.
Set against the backdrop of the early 20th century, these stories blend elements of comedy and fantasy, showcasing Broun's unique ability to find humor in the mundane. Each tale offers a fresh perspective, revealing the quirks and eccentricities that make life both amusing and unpredictable.
Whether it's a whimsical take on social conventions or a playful exploration of human nature, Broun's wit shines through in every narrative. This collection is perfect for those who appreciate clever storytelling and a touch of whimsy in their literary adventures.
Chapitres
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| 00 - Introduction | 2:01 | Lu par Barry Eads | |
| 01 - The Fifty-First Dragon | 18:10 | Lu par Barry Eads | |
| 02 - How to be a Lion Tamer | 12:48 | Lu par Richard Kilmer (1942-2022) | |
| 03 - H.G. Wells of England | 7:48 | Lu par Richard Kilmer (1942-2022) | |
| 04 - Promises and Contracts and Clocks | 7:16 | Lu par Richard Kilmer (1942-2022) | |
| 05 - Alcoholic Liquors | 8:12 | Lu par Richard Kilmer (1942-2022) | |
| 06 - Some of my Best Friends are Yale Men | 9:13 | Lu par Richard Kilmer (1942-2022) | |
| 07 - Bacillus and Circumstance | 20:40 | Lu par Richard Kilmer (1942-2022) | |
| 08 - Death Says It Isn't So | 14:58 | Lu par Barry Eads | |
| 09 - The Library of a Lover | 5:39 | Lu par Phil Chenevert | |
| 10 - A Bolt from the Blue | 6:10 | Lu par Phil Chenevert | |
| 11 - Inasmuch | 5:48 | Lu par Phil Chenevert | |
| 12 - H. 3D-- The Review of a Continuous Performance, Part 1 | 21:34 | Lu par Nigel Boydell | |
| 13 - H. 3D-- The Review of a Continuous Performance, Part 2 | 27:13 | Lu par Nigel Boydell | |
| 14 - H. 3D-- The Review of a Continuous Performance, Part 3 | 21:26 | Lu par Nigel Boydell | |
| 15 - Southpaws | 11:47 | Lu par Nigel Boydell | |
| 16 - Michael | 4:11 | Lu par Richard Kilmer (1942-2022) | |
| 17 - Buying a Farm | 16:18 | Lu par Richard Kilmer (1942-2022) | |
| 18 - Romance and Reticence | 7:01 | Lu par Richard Kilmer (1942-2022) | |
| 19 - A Robe for the King | 15:48 | Lu par Barry Eads | |
| 20 - Turning Thirty | 5:55 | Lu par David Cummings | |
| 21 - Margaret Fuller | 7:15 | Lu par David Cummings | |
| 22 - Holding a Baby | 11:30 | Lu par David Cummings | |
| 23 - Red Magic | 15:04 | Lu par Richard Kilmer (1942-2022) | |
| 24 - The Last Trump | 6:07 | Lu par Richard Kilmer (1942-2022) | |
| 25 - Spanking Manners | 7:53 | Lu par Richard Kilmer (1942-2022) | |
| 26 - Park Row and Fleet Street | 4:28 | Lu par Diana Majlinger | |
| 27 - Merrick's Women | 5:01 | Lu par Diana Majlinger | |
| 28 - Just Around the Corner | 5:00 | Lu par Crln Yldz Ksr | |
| 29 - Reform Through Reading | 7:05 | Lu par Richard Kilmer (1942-2022) | |
| 30 - Shush! | 6:19 | Lu par Crln Yldz Ksr | |
| 31 - A Test for Critics | 4:20 | Lu par Crln Yldz Ksr | |
| 32 - Gray Gods and Green Goddesses | 11:15 | Lu par Richard Kilmer (1942-2022) | |
| 33 - The Cosmic Kid | 6:45 | Lu par Nigel Boydell | |
| 34 - A Jung Man's Fancy | 10:07 | Lu par Nigel Boydell | |
| 35 - Deburau | 10:17 | Lu par Crln Yldz Ksr | |
| 36 - A Reviewer's Notebook, Part 1 | 22:34 | Lu par Phil Chenevert | |
| 37 - A Reviewer's Notebook, Part 2 | 24:05 | Lu par Phil Chenevert |