Seeing Things at Night


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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