Humor
- Witty Social Satire
- Humorous Lives: Fictional Memoirs
- Witty Essays and Observations
- Classic Radio Comedies
- Humorous Dramas and Comedies
How to Tell a Story
In his inimitable way, Mark Twain gives sound advice about how to tell a story, then lets us in on some curious incidents he experienced, an…
Emma
Emma is a witty exploration of love and social standing, centered around the life of Emma Woodhouse, a young woman who believes she is a mas…
Northanger Abbey
If it is a truth universally acknowledged that a good-looking girl cannot fail of attracting a clever young man does it follow that the reve…
Pagan Papers
We join our thoughtful author on a dreamy stroll at dusk through the English countryside, and listen to his nonchalant, slightly scattered m…
Two Poe Tales
Edgar Allan Poe is best known for his famous short horror stories; however, horror is not the only genre in which he wrote. How To Write a B…
Trials and Confessions of a Housekeeper
Trials and Confessions of a Housekeeper offers a humorous glimpse into the life of Mrs. Smith, a housekeeper who navigates the challenges an…
Uncle Remus and Brer Rabbit
Uncle Remus' stories feature a trickster hero called Br'er Rabbit ("Brother" Rabbit), who uses his wits to slide out of trouble an…
You are Old, Father William
LibriVox volunteers bring you 18 different recordings of You are Old, Father William by Lewis Carroll. This was the weekly poetry project fo…
The Life and Opinions of Tristram Shandy, Gentleman
The Life and Opinions of Tristram Shandy, Gentleman is a groundbreaking novel by Laurence Sterne that defies conventional storytelling. Thro…
The White Linen Nurse
The White Linen Nurse is a hysterical story of an exhausted nurse who comes to regret her profession and then somehow finds herself caring f…
The Female Quixote
The Female Quixote is a witty and insightful novel that turns the conventions of romance on their head. In this clever inversion of Cervante…
Comic History of the United States
This text takes the reader on a comical journey from the time of the first European settlement through the Civil War. The author's caustic w…
The Wit and Humor of America
The Wit and Humor of America invites listeners to explore a rich tapestry of American wit through a curated collection of short stories and …
Vice Versa
Set in Victorian times, the novel concerns business man Paul Bultitude and his son Dick. Dick is about to leave home for a boarding school w…
A Ballade of Suicide
A Ballade of Suicide is a thought-provoking poem by G. K. Chesterton that delves into the complexities of life and death with a unique blend…
Christmas Comes but Once a Year
A Christmas tale of John Brown's ghastly family (suburban snobs), Captain Bonaventure de Camp and his equally awful brood (a dubious crew), …
How To Succeed in Evil
How to Succeed in Evil - Original Podcast Episodes are best thought of as notes and sketches for the novel length work How to Succeed in Ev…
The United States of Air
The National Sewer Agency is spying on people's toilets, looking for food terrorists...
Food Enforcement Agent Jason Frolick believes in Ame…
The Awful German Language
If you’ve ever studied German (and maybe even if you haven’t), you’re likely to find this short essay to be hilarious. Published as Appendix…
Coffee Break Collection
This is a collection of short (15 minute or less readings) stories suitable for a coffee break at work or a short commuter ride. Emphasis f…