Of All Things


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(4.5 stars; 14 reviews)

A collection of amusing essays satirizing serious consideration of topics including natural history, social etiquette, or indeed, civilized behavior (especially of the upper classes). (Summary by Arnold Banner) (4 hr 27 min)

Kapitel

The Social Life Of The Newt 10:32 Gelesen von Melora
"Coffee, Megg And Ilk, Please" 10:03 Gelesen von Arnold
When Genius Remained Your Humble Servant 16:25 Gelesen von Melora
The Tortures Of Weekend Visiting 14:18 Gelesen von Arnold
Gardening Notes 10:58 Gelesen von Melora
Lesson Number One 16:20 Gelesen von Arnold
Thoughts On Fuel Saving 14:48 Gelesen von Melora
Not According To Hoyle 15:43 Gelesen von Arnold
From Nine To Five 16:24 Gelesen von Melora
Turning Over A New Ledger Leaf 10:37 Gelesen von Arnold
A Piece Of Roast Beef 12:17 Gelesen von Melora
The Community Masque As A Substitute For War 11:18 Gelesen von Arnold
Call For Mr. Kenworthy! 14:32 Gelesen von Arnold
Football; Courtesy Of Mr. Morse 15:54 Gelesen von Arnold
A Little Debit In Your Tonneau 11:01 Gelesen von Arnold
A Romance In Encyclopædia Land 9:44 Gelesen von Arnold
The Passing Of The Orthodox Paradox 7:55 Gelesen von Arnold
Shakespeare Explained 8:13 Gelesen von Arnold
The Scientific Scenario 9:12 Gelesen von Arnold
The Most Popular Book Of The Month 9:10 Gelesen von Arnold
Christmas Afternoon 8:27 Gelesen von Arnold
Hail, Vernal Equinox! 14:06 Gelesen von Arnold

Bewertungen

Of All Things


(5 stars)

Beautifully read by both readers, wonderful writing if you appreciate the po-faced ironies and wit, intelligent and understated gentle humour.


(5 stars)

I first listened to these readings six years ago and they were perfect then and they are perfect now. They only add to the beauty and sweetness of Benchley.