Satire
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 …
Trivia, or The Art of Walking the Streets of London
John Gay's Trivia is a satirical guide to walking the streets of London, written in mock heroic style. Learn how to avoid pickpockets, wig t…
Black No More
Being an account of the strange and wonderful workings of science in the land of the free, A.D. 1933-1940. (Summary by author)
H.M.S. Pinafore
In this recording, one person reads the entire play, all parts, including the stage directions. Even without the support of Arthur Sullivan…
Business
LibriVox volunteers bring you 17 recordings of Business by Ambrose Bierce. This was the weekly poetry project for August 2nd, 2009.
Mr. Dooley in Peace and in War
In Chicago lay a street called Archey Road, which stretched through a neighborhood which was mostly Irish immigrants, among whom was Martin …
A Battle of the Books
"When, in the course of human events, it becomes necessary for an author to dissolve the bands which have connected him with his publis…
The Love-Tiff
"The characters are well delineated, and fathers, lovers, mistresses, and servants all move about amidst a complication of errors from …
The Beggar's Opera
The Beggar's Opera is a ballad opera written in 1728 by John Gay with music arranged by Johann Christoph Pepusch. The piece satirises Italia…
The Impromptu of Versailles
The setup here is that Moliere and his troupe have been sent for by the King to come perform at Versailles. But instead of the piece they ha…
On A Shadow In A Glass
Jonathan Swift was an Anglo-Irish satirist, essayist, political pamphleteer (first for the Whigs, then for the Tories), poet and cleric who …
Bob and Ray
In this episode of Bob and Ray, Uncle Eugene brings a seal with him, leading to humorous and unexpected situations. Join the duo as they nav…
Mr. Incoul's Misadventure
Mr. Incoul's Misadventure invites listeners into a world where wit and philosophy intertwine, as Edgar Saltus explores the complexities of h…
The Silly Syclopedia
The Silly Syclopedia is a whimsical exploration of language and humor, crafted by Noah Lott and George V. Hobart. This playful work parodies…
Bob And Ray Overstock Door Chimes
Posted here to satisfy an unusual group of Door Bell Geeks.
The History of Troilus and Cressida
The History of Troilus and Cressida has long baffled critics and audiences alike for its inconsistent tone, which ranges from bawdy comedy t…
Three Dialogues
Barry Pain is today best known for his ghost and horror stories, but he could also write some excellent social satire. This series of three …
Mont Oriol
Young bride Christiane arrives in Auvergne to "take the waters" with her husband, described as "a sickly flower, or a sucking…
The Rose And The Ring
Victorian social satire hiding in a set of children's fairy tales by the author of the classic "Vanity Fair" - Summary by Stav Ni…
Candida
This play tells the story of Candida, the wife of a famous clergyman, the Reverend James Mavor Morell. Morell is a Christian Socialist, po…