Mr Munchausen
John Kendrick Bangs
Read by Kevin Green
The author has discovered for us in this volume the present stopping place of that famous raconteur of dear comic memory, the late Hieronymous Carl Friederich, sometime Baron Munchausen, and he transmits to us some further adventures of this traveler and veracious relater of merry tales. There are about a dozen of these tales, and, judging by Mr. Bangs' recital of them, the Baron's adventures on this mundane sphere were no more exciting than those he has encountered since taking the ferry across the Styx. Mr. Bangs proves himself well worthy of the task of reintroducing this merry old wag to modern fun-lovers, and in selecting from the tales the Baron has related to him he has chosen with an eye to the humorous which is unfailing in its clearness and keenness of perception. (Review from Book News, V. 20, 1902) (3 hr 4 min)
Chapters
Editor's Apology and Dedication | 5:07 | Read by Kevin Green |
I Encounter the Old Gentleman | 10:39 | Read by Kevin Green |
The Sporting Tour of Mr Munchausen | 13:53 | Read by Kevin Green |
Three Months in a Balloon | 11:19 | Read by Kevin Green |
Some Hunting Stories for Children | 12:00 | Read by Kevin Green |
The Story of Jang | 12:15 | Read by Kevin Green |
He Tells the Twins of Fire-Works | 11:11 | Read by Kevin Green |
Saved by a Magic Lantern | 12:32 | Read by Kevin Green |
An Adventure in the Desert | 10:51 | Read by Kevin Green |
Decoration Day in the Cannibal Islands | 9:43 | Read by Kevin Green |
Mr. Munchausen's Adventure with a Shark | 10:39 | Read by Kevin Green |
The Baron as a Runner | 12:44 | Read by Kevin Green |
Mr Munchausen Meets his Match | 13:19 | Read by Kevin Green |
Wriggletto | 11:43 | Read by Kevin Green |
The Poetic June-Bug, Together with Some Remarks on the Gillyhooly Bird | 13:13 | Read by Kevin Green |
A Lucky Stroke | 12:59 | Read by Kevin Green |
Reviews
cute little stories!
joe hurley
These stories are cute and very well read. I found myself smiling a lot while listening. Even got some laughs from my 5 year old. Kevin Green is An outstanding narrator!
Shelly
Here's a great tonic if you^re feeling "down". Marvelously unP.C.. I smiled from start to finish. Excellently read.
tellmeatale
Enjoyed these short tales easy light listening. Kevin Green does a very good job of reading all these tales , he comes across as the Baron very well. I just like this authors works and find his mild humor entertaining. Well worth a listen when snowed bounded in February.
A very fine reading
mramshaw
Kevin Green is fast becoming a favourite reader. The material is pretty good, but not really great. 4 stars for the material, 5 for the reading.
David R.Smith
Great read, lot's of fun : enjoyable whether 9 years young or 60+... Thanks!
very well read sorry to get to the end
stewilliebaxter