Shows / Classic Humorous Short Stories from America
Classic Humorous Short Stories from America
Dive into a delightful collection of laughter and wit that spans the rich tapestry of American literature from 1839 to 1914, as suggested by the show's title. This podcast invites listeners to explore a variety of humorous short stories that showcase the unique voices and comedic styles of both well-known and lesser-known authors. Each episode features a new complete audiobook, ensuring that every listening experience brings fresh perspectives and clever narratives to the forefront. This is not…
Episodes
- Classic Humorous Short Stories from America
Once a Week-A. A. Milne
"Once a Week" by A. A. Milne offers a delightful collection of humorous short stories that capture the essence of everyday life with wit and charm. The…
- Classic Humorous Short Stories from America
William -- The Fourth-Richmal Crompton
"William -- The Fourth" by Richmal Crompton continues the delightful adventures of the mischievous William Brown, a character who embodies the spirit of…
- Classic Humorous Short Stories from America
Gigolo-Edna Ferber
"Gigolo" by Edna Ferber presents a sharp and witty exploration of themes surrounding love, ambition, and societal expectations. Ferber's keen observations on…
- Classic Humorous Short Stories from America
Sin of Monsieur Pettipon, and other humorous tales-Richard Connell
"Sin of Monsieur Pettipon, and other humorous tales" by Richard Connell offers a delightful collection of stories that showcase the author's sharp wit and keen…
- Classic Humorous Short Stories from America
Coffee and Repartee-John Kendrick Bangs
"Coffee and Repartee" by John Kendrick Bangs invites listeners into a delightful world of wit and humor, showcasing the author's sharp observations and playful…
- Classic Humorous Short Stories from America
Stories by English Authors London-F. Anstey, J. M. Barrie, Marie Corelli, Beatrice Harraden, Arthur Morrison
"Stories by English Authors London-F. Anstey, J. M. Barrie, Marie Corelli, Beatrice Harraden, Arthur Morrison" is a delightful collection that showcases the…
- Classic Humorous Short Stories from America
In Old Narragansett-Alice Morse Earle
In Old Narragansett by Alice Morse Earle invites listeners into the rich tapestry of life in one of America's historic regions. This work captures the essence…
- Classic Humorous Short Stories from America
Man and Nature on the Broads-Arthur Henry Patterson
"Man and Nature on the Broads" by Arthur Henry Patterson invites listeners into a vivid exploration of the intricate relationship between humanity and the…
- Classic Humorous Short Stories from America
Aesop for Children-Aesop
"Aesop for Children" presents timeless fables that capture the essence of human nature through simple yet profound tales. Each story, imbued with humor and…
- Classic Humorous Short Stories from America
From Pillar to Post-John Kendrick Bangs
"From Pillar to Post" by John Kendrick Bangs is a delightful exploration of the whimsical and absurd, showcasing the author's signature wit and humor. This…
- Classic Humorous Short Stories from America
Folk-Lore and Legends North American Indian-Unknown
"Folk-Lore and Legends North American Indian" is a captivating collection that delves into the rich tapestry of indigenous stories and beliefs, showcasing the…
- Classic Humorous Short Stories from America
Moon Endureth Tales and Fancies-John Buchan
"Moon Endureth Tales and Fancies" by John Buchan invites listeners into a world rich with imagination and whimsical storytelling. This collection showcases…
- Classic Humorous Short Stories from America
Amoretti A sonnet sequence-Edmund Spenser
"Amoretti" is a captivating sonnet sequence by Edmund Spenser that explores themes of love, beauty, and the complexities of courtship. Composed in the late…
- Classic Humorous Short Stories from America
If I May (Version 2)-A. A. Milne
If I May (Version 2) by A. A. Milne invites listeners into a whimsical world where humor and insight intertwine. This collection showcases Milne's signature…
- Classic Humorous Short Stories from America
Crock of Gold-James Stephens
Crock of Gold by James Stephens is a whimsical exploration of life, philosophy, and the pursuit of happiness, infused with humor and charm. This classic tale…
- Classic Humorous Short Stories from America
Sunny Side-A. A. Milne
"Sunny Side" by A. A. Milne offers a delightful collection of humorous short stories that capture the whimsy and charm of everyday life. Milne's wit and keen…
- Classic Humorous Short Stories from America
My Buried Treasure-Richard Harding Davis
"My Buried Treasure" by Richard Harding Davis is a delightful exploration of unexpected discoveries and the value we place on our possessions. This story…
- Classic Humorous Short Stories from America
Piazza Tales-Herman Melville
"Piazza Tales" by Herman Melville offers a collection of short stories that delve into the complexities of human experience with a humorous twist. Melville's…
- Classic Humorous Short Stories from America
Rudder Grange-Frank R. Stockton
Rudder Grange by Frank R. Stockton is a delightful exploration of life and humor, capturing the essence of American wit through its engaging narrative. The…
- Classic Humorous Short Stories from America
Lad A Dog-Albert Payson Terhune
"Lad A Dog" by Albert Payson Terhune is a heartwarming tale that celebrates the bond between humans and their canine companions. This classic story captures…
- Classic Humorous Short Stories from America
Complete Works of Artemus Ward Part 2, War-Artemus Ward
"Complete Works of Artemus Ward Part 2, War-Artemus Ward" invites listeners into the witty world of Artemus Ward, a celebrated humorist whose sharp…
- Classic Humorous Short Stories from America
From Pillar to Post-John Kendrick Bangs
"From Pillar to Post" by John Kendrick Bangs is a delightful exploration of humorous situations and clever wit that showcases the author's signature comedic…
- Classic Humorous Short Stories from America
Stories by English Authors London-F. Anstey, J. M. Barrie, Marie Corelli, Beatrice Harraden, Arthur Morrison
"Stories by English Authors London-F" is a delightful anthology featuring the wit and charm of renowned writers such as F. Anstey, J. M. Barrie, Marie Corelli…
- Classic Humorous Short Stories from America
Cape Cod Stories-Joseph Crosby Lincoln
Cape Cod Stories by Joseph Crosby Lincoln invites listeners to explore the charm and wit of life on Cape Cod through a collection of humorous short stories…
- Classic Humorous Short Stories from America
My Father's Dragon (Version 2)-Ruth Stiles Gannett
"My Father's Dragon" by Ruth Stiles Gannett is a timeless tale that captures the adventurous spirit of youth and the bond between a boy and his father. This…
- Classic Humorous Short Stories from America
They and I-Jerome K. Jerome
"They and I" by Jerome K. Jerome is a delightful exploration of the humorous intricacies of life and relationships, showcasing the author's signature wit and…
- Classic Humorous Short Stories from America
Pot of Gold and Other Stories-Mary E. Wilkins Freeman
"Pot of Gold and Other Stories" by Mary E. Wilkins Freeman showcases a collection of delightful narratives that capture the essence of human experience with…
- Classic Humorous Short Stories from America
Gigolo-Edna Ferber
Gigolo-Edna Ferber is a captivating exploration of themes surrounding love, ambition, and the complexities of human relationships, all delivered with Ferber's…
- Classic Humorous Short Stories from America
Wigwam Evenings Sioux Folk Tales Retold-Elaine Goodale Eastman, Charles Alexander Eastman
"Wigwam Evenings Sioux Folk Tales" is a collection of enchanting stories retold by Elaine Goodale Eastman and Charles Alexander Eastman, capturing the rich…
- Classic Humorous Short Stories from America
Hypocritical Romance, and Other Stories-Caroline Ticknor
Hypocritical Romance, and Other Stories by Caroline Ticknor offers a witty exploration of human relationships, revealing the often ironic and contradictory…
- Classic Humorous Short Stories from America
Harper's Young People, Vol. 01, Issue 31, June 1, 1880-Various
"Harper's Young People, Vol. 01, Issue 31, June 1, 1880" offers a delightful glimpse into the world of children's literature from the late 19th century…
- Classic Humorous Short Stories from America
Select Conversations with an Uncle (Now Extinct) and Two Other Reminiscences-H. G. Wells
"Select Conversations with an Uncle (Now Extinct) and Two Other Reminiscences" by H. G. Wells offers a delightful exploration of whimsical dialogues and…
- Classic Humorous Short Stories from America
Ghosts I Have Met and Some Others-John Kendrick Bangs
"Ghosts I Have Met and Some Others" by John Kendrick Bangs is a delightful collection that invites listeners into a world filled with humorous encounters with…
- Classic Humorous Short Stories from America
Harper's Young People, Vol. 01, Issue 33, June 15, 1880-Various
"Harper's Young People, Vol. 01, Issue 33, June 15, 1880-Various" offers a delightful glimpse into the whimsical and imaginative world of youth literature from…
- Classic Humorous Short Stories from America
Mintage-Elbert Hubbard
Mintage by Elbert Hubbard is a captivating exploration of the art of creation and the value of originality in a world often dominated by imitation. Hubbard's…
- Classic Humorous Short Stories from America
Humorous Readings and Recitations-Leopold Wagner
"Humorous Readings and Recitations" by Leopold Wagner captures the essence of classic American humor through delightful readings and recitations. This…
- Classic Humorous Short Stories from America
Reginald-Saki
"Reginald-Saki" presents a collection of sharp and witty short stories that capture the essence of humor through the lens of society's quirks and…
- Classic Humorous Short Stories from America
Tenterhooks-Ada Leverson
Tenterhooks by Ada Leverson is a delightful exploration of the intricacies of social relationships and the humorous predicaments that arise from them. This…
- Classic Humorous Short Stories from America
If I May (Version 2)-A. A. Milne
"If I May (Version 2)" by A. A. Milne is a delightful exploration of the whimsical and humorous aspects of life, showcasing the author's signature wit and…
- Classic Humorous Short Stories from America
Song of Myself-Walt Whitman
"Song of Myself" by Walt Whitman is a groundbreaking poem that celebrates individuality, nature, and the interconnectedness of all life. Through a series of…
- Classic Humorous Short Stories from America
Selected Short Stories-Stephen Crane
"Selected Short Stories" by Stephen Crane showcases the author's remarkable ability to capture the complexities of human experience through concise and…
- Classic Humorous Short Stories from America
Penrod-Booth Tarkington
"Penrod" by Booth Tarkington captures the delightful misadventures of a young boy navigating the trials of childhood with humor and charm. This classic tale…
- Classic Humorous Short Stories from America
Heptameron of the Tales of Margaret, Queen of Navarre, Volume 1-Marguerite of Navarre
The "Heptameron of the Tales of Margaret, Queen of Navarre, Volume 1" presents a captivating collection of stories that reflect the wit and wisdom of…
- Classic Humorous Short Stories from America
Bill Nye and Boomerang; Or the Tale of a Meek-Eyed Mule, and Some Other Literary Gems-Bill Nye
"Bill Nye and Boomerang; Or the Tale of a Meek-Eyed Mule, and Some Other Literary Gems" presents a collection of humorous tales that showcase Bill Nye's unique…
- Classic Humorous Short Stories from America
Winter Evening Tales-Amelia E. Barr
"Winter Evening Tales" by Amelia E. Barr invites listeners into a world of engaging narratives that capture the essence of life during the colder months. This…
- Classic Humorous Short Stories from America
Selected Poems-Siegfried Sassoon
"Selected Poems-Siegfried Sassoon" offers a poignant glimpse into the mind of one of the most significant war poets of the early 20th century. Through his…
- Classic Humorous Short Stories from America
Captain Billy's Whiz Bang, Vol. 3, No. 28, December, 1921-W. H. Fawcett
"Captain Billy's Whiz Bang, Vol. 3, No. 28, December, 1921" by W. H. Fawcett captures the essence of early 20th-century American humor through its witty and…
- Classic Humorous Short Stories from America
Is Sex Necessary or Why You Feel The Way You Do-James Thurber, E. B. White
"Is Sex Necessary or Why You Feel The Way You Do" by James Thurber and E. B. White is a witty exploration of human relationships and the complexities of…
- Classic Humorous Short Stories from America
Sunken Garden and Other Poems-Walter de la Mare
"Sunken Garden and Other Poems" by Walter de la Mare invites listeners into a world of lyrical beauty and profound emotion. This collection showcases de la…
- Classic Humorous Short Stories from America
Neither Here nor There-Oliver Herford
"Neither Here nor There" by Oliver Herford is a delightful exploration of the absurdities and quirks of life that continue to resonate with audiences today…
- Classic Humorous Short Stories from America
In Old Narragansett-Alice Morse Earle
"In Old Narragansett" by Alice Morse Earle invites listeners into the rich cultural tapestry of Narragansett, exploring its history and traditions with a keen…
- Classic Humorous Short Stories from America
Strictly Business More Stories of the Four Million-O. Henry
"Strictly Business More Stories of the Four Million-O. Henry" presents a delightful collection of short stories that showcase the wit and humor of O. Henry…
- Classic Humorous Short Stories from America
More William-Richmal Crompton
"More William" by Richmal Crompton continues the delightful adventures of the mischievous William Brown, a character who embodies the spirit of childhood…
- Classic Humorous Short Stories from America
William -- The Fourth-Richmal Crompton
"William -- The Fourth" by Richmal Crompton invites listeners into the delightful misadventures of the mischievous William Brown, a character whose antics…
- Classic Humorous Short Stories from America
Extract from Captain Stormfield's Visit to Heaven (version 3)-Mark Twain
"Extract from Captain Stormfield's Visit to Heaven" by Mark Twain offers a whimsical and satirical glimpse into the afterlife through the eyes of Captain…
- Classic Humorous Short Stories from America
Captain Billy's Whiz Bang, Vol. 2. No. 16, January, 1921-W. H. Fawcett
"Captain Billy's Whiz Bang, Vol. 2. No. 16, January, 1921" by W. H. Fawcett is a delightful exploration of humor and wit from the early 20th century…
- Classic Humorous Short Stories from America
Ellis Parker Butler Short Story Collection, Vol 1-Ellis Parker Butler
The "Ellis Parker Butler Short Story Collection, Vol 1" showcases the delightful wit and humor of one of America's classic short story writers. This collection…
- Classic Humorous Short Stories from America
Human Boy Again-Eden Phillpotts
"Human Boy Again" by Eden Phillpotts is a delightful exploration of the whimsical and humorous aspects of human nature. This short story captures the essence…
- Classic Humorous Short Stories from America
Faces and Places-Sir Henry W. Lucy
"Faces and Places" by Sir Henry W. Lucy invites listeners into a world rich with humor and keen observation, as the author captures the essence of various…
- Classic Humorous Short Stories from America
Fables for the Frivolous-Guy Wetmore Carryl
"Fables for the Frivolous" by Guy Wetmore Carryl presents a delightful collection of whimsical tales that capture the essence of humor and satire. With its…