Humor (Fiction)
Captain Billy's Whiz Bang
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W. H. Fawcett
"Captain Billy's Whiz Bang" was an iconic magazine of American wit and humor launched by W.H. Fawcett in 1919. Each 64-page issue …
Letters from Mrs Palmerstone to Her Daughter
Read by Anne Fletcher
Rachel Hunter
The extended title of these volumes is 'Inculcating Morality by Entertaining Narratives”, and in the preface the Author indicates she offere…
The Diary of a Provincial Lady
Read by Cori Samuel
E. M. Delafield
“Notice, and am gratified by, large clump of crocuses near the front gate. Should like to make whimsical and charming reference to these and…
A Ruined Reversolet
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C. J. Dennis
LibriVox volunteers bring you 16 recordings of A Ruined Reversolet by C. J. Dennis. This was the Weekly Poetry project for October 28, 2012.…
Frontier Humor in Verse, Prose and Picture
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Palmer Cox
Also known for his "Brownies" books, Canadian humorist Palmer Cox give us a delightful collection of humorous verse and short pros…
The Motor Maid
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Charles Norris Williamson
This is the story of Lys d'Angely. She was in need of a job and managed to get one as a maid to Lady Turnour, because she, in her anger, had…
Autumn Leaves
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Anne Wales Abbot
Autumn Leaves is a charming collection of short stories and poems, originally crafted for the enjoyment of a private audience. Compiled by A…
Lines Written for a School Declamation
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David Everett
LibriVox volunteers bring you 6 recordings of Lines Written for a School Declamation by David Everett. This was the Fortnightly Poetry proje…
BOOH
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Eugene Field
Eugene Field, Sr. was an American writer, best known for his children's poetry and humorous essays.
Ballad of the Canal
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Phoebe Cary
Ballad of the Canal is a witty and engaging poem by Phoebe Cary that playfully parodies the famous "Ballad of the Tempest" by Jame…
The Clandestine Marriage
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George Colman the Elder and David Garrick
A secret liaison and wedding. What will happen when they find out? - Summary by Michele Eaton Cast ListLord Ogleby: Greg GiordanoSir John …
The Wrong Twin
Read by Mark Leder
Harry Leon Wilson
With their father Dave, a classic rolling stone, out on the road, twins Merle and Wilbur lead a haphazard life. But at least they have each…
En la Diestra de Dios Padre
Read by Consuelo Aponte
Tomás Carrasquilla
Este cuento es un icono de la cultura antioqueña en Colombia que muestra con una rica descripción, en un lenguaje popular y c&…
Petticoat Government
Read by Mark Leder
Frances Milton Trollope
The adventures--in society, in love--of Judith Maitland conclude.
Der gemüthskranke Husar
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Alexander Roda Roda
Mit spitzer Feder nimmt der Autor, der selbst Offizier der k. u. k. Armee war die Kuriositäten der österreichisch-ungarischen Mona…
El prometido de Aurelia
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Mark Twain
Nueve deliciosas narraciones de humor del genial escritor estadounidense, una muestra del ingenio, ironía e inteligencia con las que …
Sally Simpkin's Lament
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Thomas Hood
LibriVox volunteers bring you 9 recordings of Sally Simpkin's Lament; or, John Jones's Kit-Cat-Astrophe by Thomas Hood. This was the Fortnig…
You Wobbly Wink-Eyed Little Wop
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J. Clarence Edwards
To My BuddiesOf the U. S. Army—some three million in number; Of the 90th Division more specifically, and Particularly to the 315th Engineers…
Captain Billy's Whiz Bang
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W. H. Fawcett
"Captain Billy's Whiz Bang" was an iconic magazine of American wit and humor launched by W.H. Fawcett in 1919. Each 64-page issue …
Letters to the Joneses
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Josiah Gilbert Holland
We watch our news and live our lives and see many things wrong with society today. It is easy for us to claim that things were better in &qu…