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.
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| 00 - Introduction | 2:01 | Leído por Barry Eads | |
| 01 - The Fifty-First Dragon | 18:10 | Leído por Barry Eads | |
| 02 - How to be a Lion Tamer | 12:48 | Leído por Richard Kilmer (1942-2022) | |
| 03 - H.G. Wells of England | 7:48 | Leído por Richard Kilmer (1942-2022) | |
| 04 - Promises and Contracts and Clocks | 7:16 | Leído por Richard Kilmer (1942-2022) | |
| 05 - Alcoholic Liquors | 8:12 | Leído por Richard Kilmer (1942-2022) | |
| 06 - Some of my Best Friends are Yale Men | 9:13 | Leído por Richard Kilmer (1942-2022) | |
| 07 - Bacillus and Circumstance | 20:40 | Leído por Richard Kilmer (1942-2022) | |
| 08 - Death Says It Isn't So | 14:58 | Leído por Barry Eads | |
| 09 - The Library of a Lover | 5:39 | Leído por Phil Chenevert | |
| 10 - A Bolt from the Blue | 6:10 | Leído por Phil Chenevert | |
| 11 - Inasmuch | 5:48 | Leído por Phil Chenevert | |
| 12 - H. 3D-- The Review of a Continuous Performance, Part 1 | 21:34 | Leído por Nigel Boydell | |
| 13 - H. 3D-- The Review of a Continuous Performance, Part 2 | 27:13 | Leído por Nigel Boydell | |
| 14 - H. 3D-- The Review of a Continuous Performance, Part 3 | 21:26 | Leído por Nigel Boydell | |
| 15 - Southpaws | 11:47 | Leído por Nigel Boydell | |
| 16 - Michael | 4:11 | Leído por Richard Kilmer (1942-2022) | |
| 17 - Buying a Farm | 16:18 | Leído por Richard Kilmer (1942-2022) | |
| 18 - Romance and Reticence | 7:01 | Leído por Richard Kilmer (1942-2022) | |
| 19 - A Robe for the King | 15:48 | Leído por Barry Eads | |
| 20 - Turning Thirty | 5:55 | Leído por David Cummings | |
| 21 - Margaret Fuller | 7:15 | Leído por David Cummings | |
| 22 - Holding a Baby | 11:30 | Leído por David Cummings | |
| 23 - Red Magic | 15:04 | Leído por Richard Kilmer (1942-2022) | |
| 24 - The Last Trump | 6:07 | Leído por Richard Kilmer (1942-2022) | |
| 25 - Spanking Manners | 7:53 | Leído por Richard Kilmer (1942-2022) | |
| 26 - Park Row and Fleet Street | 4:28 | Leído por Diana Majlinger | |
| 27 - Merrick's Women | 5:01 | Leído por Diana Majlinger | |
| 28 - Just Around the Corner | 5:00 | Leído por Crln Yldz Ksr | |
| 29 - Reform Through Reading | 7:05 | Leído por Richard Kilmer (1942-2022) | |
| 30 - Shush! | 6:19 | Leído por Crln Yldz Ksr | |
| 31 - A Test for Critics | 4:20 | Leído por Crln Yldz Ksr | |
| 32 - Gray Gods and Green Goddesses | 11:15 | Leído por Richard Kilmer (1942-2022) | |
| 33 - The Cosmic Kid | 6:45 | Leído por Nigel Boydell | |
| 34 - A Jung Man's Fancy | 10:07 | Leído por Nigel Boydell | |
| 35 - Deburau | 10:17 | Leído por Crln Yldz Ksr | |
| 36 - A Reviewer's Notebook, Part 1 | 22:34 | Leído por Phil Chenevert | |
| 37 - A Reviewer's Notebook, Part 2 | 24:05 | Leído por Phil Chenevert |