Behind the Beyond
Stephen Leacock
Read by LibriVox Volunteers
A collection containing a parody on Problem Plays, as well as humorous anecdotes from Canadian humourist Stephen Leacock. (Summary by TriciaG)
Cast for Section 1:
Narrator/Stage Directions – Tricia G
Sir John – Algy Pug
Lady Cecily – Liberty Stump
Valet – Bob Gonzalez
Mr. Harding – John Hoerr
French Maid – Annabelle Li
Postal Messenger & “A Man” – David Lawrence
Mrs. Harding – Bev J. Stevens
Audio edited by Tricia G
Genre(s): Humorous Fiction, Satire
Language: English
Keyword(s): humor (642), satire (292), comedy (191), anecdotes (15), problem play (3)
(3 hr 15 min)Chapters
| 01 - Behind the Beyond | 45:30 | Read by LibriVox Volunteers |
| 02 - Familiar Incidents: With the Photographer | 7:55 | Read by Algy Pug |
| 03 - Familiar Incidents: The Dentist and the Gas | 8:12 | Read by Algy Pug |
| 04 - Familiar Incidents: My Lost Opportunities | 5:15 | Read by Amy Gramour |
| 05 - Familiar Incidents: My Unknown Friend | 11:44 | Read by Patrick Painter |
| 06 - Familiar Incidents: Under the Barber's Knife | 6:48 | Read by Algy Pug |
| 07 - Parisian Pastimes: The Advantages of a Polite Education | 11:24 | Read by Algy Pug |
| 08 - Parisian Pastimes: The Joys of Philanthropy | 12:57 | Read by Algy Pug |
| 09 - Parisian Pastimes: The Simple Life in Paris | 14:22 | Read by TriciaG |
| 10 - Parisian Pastimes: A Visit to Versailles | 16:17 | Read by TriciaG |
| 11 - Parisian Pastimes: Paris at Night | 16:11 | Read by TriciaG |
| 12 - The Retroactive Existence of Mr. Juggins | 9:20 | Read by TriciaG |
| 13 - Making a Magazine | 16:50 | Read by Patrick Painter |
| 14 - Homer and Humbug, an Academic Discussion | 12:57 | Read by Algy Pug |
Reviews
excellent. I love algy pug and this author is made for him.
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