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Best American Humorous Short Stories
Dive into a delightful collection of eighteen short stories that showcase the wit and charm of both renowned and lesser-known authors from the years 1839 to 1914. This LibriVox audiobook offers a unique glimpse into the humor of the past, though the editors extensive introduction has been thoughtfully omitted. Enjoy the laughter as narrated by David Wales!
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Episodes
- Best American Humorous Short Stories
Sin of Monsieur Pettipon, and other humorous tales-Richard Connell
Sin of Monsieur Pettipon, and other humorous tales by Richard Connell. Collection of short stories originally published in the Saturday Evening Post. Featured…
- Best American Humorous Short Stories
O. Henryana-O. Henry
O. Henryana by O. Henry. Featured on Best American Humorous Short Stories. This episode includes AI-generated content.
- Best American Humorous Short Stories
Uncle Josh's Punkin Centre Stories-Cal Stewart
Uncle Josh's Punkin Centre Stories by Cal Stewart. This episode includes AI-generated content.
- Best American Humorous Short Stories
Short Humor Collection 001-Various
Short Humor Collection 001 by Various. This episode includes AI-generated content.
- Best American Humorous Short Stories
Black Poodle and Other Tales-F. Anstey
Black Poodle and Other Tales by F. Anstey. This episode includes AI-generated content.
- Best American Humorous Short Stories
From Pillar to Post-John Kendrick Bangs
From Pillar to Post by John Kendrick Bangs is a delightful exploration of the humorous and often absurd situations that arise from the everyday experiences of…
- Best American Humorous Short Stories
That Mother-in-Law of Mine-Anonymous
Dive into the witty and relatable world of "That Mother-in-Law of Mine," an anonymous tale that humorously explores the timeless dynamics between…
- Best American Humorous Short Stories
Follies in Fiction-Stephen Leacock
Follies in Fiction by Stephen Leacock is a delightful exploration of the humorous absurdities found within the realm of storytelling. Leacock's wit shines as…
- Best American Humorous Short Stories
New Swiss Family Robinson-Owen Wister
"New Swiss Family Robinson" by Owen Wister is a captivating retelling of the classic tale of survival and adventure. This story explores themes of resilience…
- Best American Humorous Short Stories
Stories by English Authors London-F. Anstey, J. M. Barrie, Marie Corelli, Beatrice Harraden, Arthur Morrison
"Stories by English Authors London-F" is a captivating collection that showcases the wit and charm of renowned English writers such as F. Anstey, J. M. Barrie…
- Best American Humorous Short Stories
Frontier Humor in Verse, Prose and Picture-Palmer Cox
"Frontier Humor in Verse, Prose and Picture" by Palmer Cox offers a delightful exploration of humor rooted in the spirit of the frontier. This collection…
- Best American Humorous Short Stories
Sunny Side (Version 2)-A. A. Milne
"Sunny Side (Version 2)" by A. A. Milne invites listeners into a delightful exploration of humor and everyday life, showcasing the author's signature wit and…
- Best American Humorous Short Stories
Adventures of Gerard-Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
"Adventures of Gerard" by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle invites listeners into the captivating world of the indomitable French detective, Etienne Gerard. Set against…
- Best American Humorous Short Stories
They and I-Jerome K. Jerome
"They and I" by Jerome K. Jerome is a delightful exploration of the humorous intricacies of human relationships and the quirks of daily life. Jerome's wit…
- Best American Humorous Short Stories
Tangled Tale-Lewis Carroll
Tangled Tale by Lewis Carroll is a whimsical collection that showcases the author's signature blend of humor and absurdity. Through playful language and…
- Best American Humorous Short Stories
Three Ghost Stories-Charles Dickens
"Three Ghost Stories" by Charles Dickens invites listeners into a world of spectral encounters that blend humor with the supernatural. Dickens masterfully…
- Best American Humorous Short Stories
Hypocritical Romance, and Other Stories-Caroline Ticknor
"Hypocritical Romance, and Other Stories" by Caroline Ticknor offers a compelling exploration of the complexities of love and relationships through a humorous…
- Best American Humorous Short Stories
Orpheus C. Kerr Papers Vol. 1-Robert Henry Newell
"Orpheus C. Kerr Papers Vol. 1" by Robert Henry Newell presents a delightful collection of humorous writings that capture the wit and satire of 19th-century…
- Best American Humorous Short Stories
Mark Twain's (Burlesque) Autobiography and First Romance-Mark Twain
Mark Twain's (Burlesque) Autobiography and First Romance is a delightful exploration of the author's life and early romantic escapades, presented with Twain's…
- Best American Humorous Short Stories
Guest at the Ludlow and Other Stories-Bill Nye
"Guest at the Ludlow and Other Stories" by Bill Nye offers a delightful collection of humorous tales that showcase the author's wit and keen observations of…
- Best American Humorous Short Stories
Eve’s Diary-Mark Twain
Eve’s Diary by Mark Twain offers a humorous and insightful take on the life and thoughts of Eve, the first woman, as she navigates her existence in the Garden…
- Best American Humorous Short Stories
Indiscretions of Archie-P. G. Wodehouse
Indiscretions of Archie by P.G. Wodehouse is a delightful exploration of social faux pas and the humorous entanglements that arise from them. This charming…
- Best American Humorous Short Stories
Bohemians of the Latin Quarter-Henri Murger
"Bohemians of the Latin Quarter" by Henri Murger vividly captures the lives of young artists and intellectuals in 19th-century Paris, immersing listeners in a…
- Best American Humorous Short Stories
Chronicles of Clovis-Saki
"Chronicles of Clovis-Saki" invites listeners into the witty and whimsical world crafted by Saki, showcasing his sharp observations and humorous storytelling…
- Best American Humorous Short Stories
Hohenzollerns in America With the Bolsheviks in Berlin and Other Impossibilities-Stephen Leacock
"Hohenzollerns in America With the Bolsheviks in Berlin and Other Impossibilities" by Stephen Leacock offers a whimsical exploration of absurdities that arise…
- Best American Humorous Short Stories
Shandygaff-Christopher Morley
"Shandygaff" by Christopher Morley invites listeners into a whimsical exploration of life, humor, and the delightful absurdities that accompany the human…
- Best American Humorous Short Stories
Gigolo-Edna Ferber
"Gigolo" by Edna Ferber offers a captivating glimpse into the complexities of human relationships and societal norms. Through sharp wit and keen observations…
- Best American Humorous Short Stories
New Swiss Family Robinson-Owen Wister
"New Swiss Family Robinson" by Owen Wister is a captivating tale that reimagines the classic story of survival and adventure. Set against the backdrop of a…
- Best American Humorous Short Stories
Ideal Husband-Oscar Wilde
"Ideal Husband" by Oscar Wilde is a sharp and witty exploration of love, fidelity, and the complexities of marriage. The play delves into the societal…
- Best American Humorous Short Stories
Egregious English-T. W. H. Crosland
Egregious English by T. W. H. Crosland is a sharp and witty exploration of the quirks and absurdities of the English language. With a keen eye for humor…
- Best American Humorous Short Stories
Lark-E. Nesbit
Lark-E. Nesbit invites listeners into a world of humor that captures the essence of life's quirks and absurdities. This collection of short stories showcases…
- Best American Humorous Short Stories
Nonsenseorship-George Palmer Putnam
"Nonsenseorship" by George Palmer Putnam is a delightful exploration of the absurd and humorous aspects of life, showcasing Putnam's unique wit and…
- Best American Humorous Short Stories
Orpheus C. Kerr Papers Vol. 1-Robert Henry Newell
"Orpheus C. Kerr Papers Vol. 1" by Robert Henry Newell presents a delightful collection of humorous writings that capture the essence of wit and satire. This…
- Best American Humorous Short Stories
Cupid's Cyclopedia-John Cecil Clay, Oliver Herford
Cupid's Cyclopedia by John Cecil Clay and Oliver Herford is a delightful exploration of love and romance, presented with wit and humor. This charming work…
- Best American Humorous Short Stories
Toys of Peace-Saki
Toys of Peace by Saki is a sharp and witty exploration of childhood innocence juxtaposed with the complexities of adult conflicts. Through the lens of…
- Best American Humorous Short Stories
Mirror Of Kong Ho-Ernest Bramah
"Mirror Of Kong Ho" by Ernest Bramah is a captivating tale that explores the depths of human nature through the lens of humor and wit. This story invites…
- Best American Humorous Short Stories
Amoretti A sonnet sequence-Edmund Spenser
"Amoretti," a sonnet sequence by Edmund Spenser, captures the essence of love and courtship through a series of beautifully crafted poems. This timeless work…
- Best American Humorous Short Stories
Dad's Trip to Brisbane (from Our New Selection)-Steele Rudd
"Dad's Trip to Brisbane" by Steele Rudd captures the essence of a father’s journey to the bustling city of Brisbane, blending humor with relatable experiences…
- Best American Humorous Short Stories
House-Boat on the Styx-John Kendrick Bangs
"House-Boat on the Styx" by John Kendrick Bangs invites listeners into a whimsical journey where the afterlife is anything but ordinary. Set on a houseboat…
- Best American Humorous Short Stories
Peterkin Papers-Lucretia P. Hale
"Peterkin Papers" by Lucretia P. Hale is a delightful collection of humorous tales that captures the whimsical adventures of the Peterkin family, showcasing…
- Best American Humorous Short Stories
Mark Twain's (Burlesque) Autobiography and First Romance-Mark Twain
Mark Twain's (Burlesque) Autobiography and First Romance is a witty exploration of the author's life and early romantic experiences, showcasing his signature…
- Best American Humorous Short Stories
019 - Gideon
Dive into a delightful collection of eighteen short stories that showcase the wit and charm of both renowned and lesser-known authors from the years 1839 to…
- Best American Humorous Short Stories
018 - How The Widow Won The Deacon
Dive into a delightful collection of eighteen short stories that showcase the wit and charm of both renowned and lesser-known authors from the years 1839 to…
- Best American Humorous Short Stories
017 - A Call
Dive into a delightful collection of eighteen short stories that showcase the wit and charm of both renowned and lesser-known authors from the years 1839 to…
- Best American Humorous Short Stories
016 - Bargain Day At Tutt House
Dive into a delightful collection of eighteen short stories that showcase the wit and charm of both renowned and lesser-known authors from the years 1839 to…
- Best American Humorous Short Stories
015 - The Duplicity Of Hargraves
Dive into a delightful collection of eighteen short stories that showcase the wit and charm of both renowned and lesser-known authors from the years 1839 to…
- Best American Humorous Short Stories
014 - Colonel Starbottle For The Plaintiff - Part 2
Dive into a delightful collection of eighteen short stories that showcase the wit and charm of both renowned and lesser-known authors from the years 1839 to…
- Best American Humorous Short Stories
013 - Colonel Starbottle For The Plaintiff - Part 1
Dive into a delightful collection of eighteen short stories that showcase the wit and charm of both renowned and lesser-known authors from the years 1839 to…
- Best American Humorous Short Stories
012 - The Buller-Podington Compact
Dive into a delightful collection of eighteen short stories that showcase the wit and charm of both renowned and lesser-known authors from the years 1839 to…
- Best American Humorous Short Stories
011 - The Nice People
Dive into a delightful collection of eighteen short stories that showcase the wit and charm of both renowned and lesser-known authors from the years 1839 to…
- Best American Humorous Short Stories
010 - The Hotel Experience Of Mr Pink Fluker
Dive into a delightful collection of eighteen short stories that showcase the wit and charm of both renowned and lesser-known authors from the years 1839 to…
- Best American Humorous Short Stories
009 - Elder Brown's Backslide
Dive into a delightful collection of eighteen short stories that showcase the wit and charm of both renowned and lesser-known authors from the years 1839 to…
- Best American Humorous Short Stories
008 - The Celebrated Jumping Frog Of Calaveras County
Dive into a delightful collection of eighteen short stories that showcase the wit and charm of both renowned and lesser-known authors from the years 1839 to…
- Best American Humorous Short Stories
007 - A Visit To The Asylum For Aged And Decayed Punsters
Dive into a delightful collection of eighteen short stories that showcase the wit and charm of both renowned and lesser-known authors from the years 1839 to…
- Best American Humorous Short Stories
006 - My Double And How He Undid Me
Dive into a delightful collection of eighteen short stories that showcase the wit and charm of both renowned and lesser-known authors from the years 1839 to…
- Best American Humorous Short Stories
005 - Titbottom's Spectacles
Dive into a delightful collection of eighteen short stories that showcase the wit and charm of both renowned and lesser-known authors from the years 1839 to…
- Best American Humorous Short Stories
004 - The Watkinson Evening
Dive into a delightful collection of eighteen short stories that showcase the wit and charm of both renowned and lesser-known authors from the years 1839 to…
- Best American Humorous Short Stories
003 - The Schoolmaster's Progress
Dive into a delightful collection of eighteen short stories that showcase the wit and charm of both renowned and lesser-known authors from the years 1839 to…
- Best American Humorous Short Stories
002 - The Angel Of The Odd
Dive into a delightful collection of eighteen short stories that showcase the wit and charm of both renowned and lesser-known authors from the years 1839 to…
- Best American Humorous Short Stories
001 - The Little Frenchman And His Water Lots
Dive into a delightful collection of eighteen short stories that showcase the wit and charm of both renowned and lesser-known authors from the years 1839 to…