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