Seeing Things at Night
Heywood Broun
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Seeing Things at Night is a delightful collection of humorous short stories by Heywood Broun that captures the absurdities of everyday life. With a keen eye for the comedic potential in ordinary situations, Broun invites listeners to explore the lighter side of human experience.
Set against the backdrop of the early 20th century, these stories blend elements of comedy and fantasy, showcasing Broun's unique ability to find humor in the mundane. Each tale offers a fresh perspective, revealing the quirks and eccentricities that make life both amusing and unpredictable.
Whether it's a whimsical take on social conventions or a playful exploration of human nature, Broun's wit shines through in every narrative. This collection is perfect for those who appreciate clever storytelling and a touch of whimsy in their literary adventures.
Chapters
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| 00 - Introduction | 2:01 | Read by Barry Eads | |
| 01 - The Fifty-First Dragon | 18:10 | Read by Barry Eads | |
| 02 - How to be a Lion Tamer | 12:48 | Read by Richard Kilmer (1942-2022) | |
| 03 - H.G. Wells of England | 7:48 | Read by Richard Kilmer (1942-2022) | |
| 04 - Promises and Contracts and Clocks | 7:16 | Read by Richard Kilmer (1942-2022) | |
| 05 - Alcoholic Liquors | 8:12 | Read by Richard Kilmer (1942-2022) | |
| 06 - Some of my Best Friends are Yale Men | 9:13 | Read by Richard Kilmer (1942-2022) | |
| 07 - Bacillus and Circumstance | 20:40 | Read by Richard Kilmer (1942-2022) | |
| 08 - Death Says It Isn't So | 14:58 | Read by Barry Eads | |
| 09 - The Library of a Lover | 5:39 | Read by Phil Chenevert | |
| 10 - A Bolt from the Blue | 6:10 | Read by Phil Chenevert | |
| 11 - Inasmuch | 5:48 | Read by Phil Chenevert | |
| 12 - H. 3D-- The Review of a Continuous Performance, Part 1 | 21:34 | Read by Nigel Boydell | |
| 13 - H. 3D-- The Review of a Continuous Performance, Part 2 | 27:13 | Read by Nigel Boydell | |
| 14 - H. 3D-- The Review of a Continuous Performance, Part 3 | 21:26 | Read by Nigel Boydell | |
| 15 - Southpaws | 11:47 | Read by Nigel Boydell | |
| 16 - Michael | 4:11 | Read by Richard Kilmer (1942-2022) | |
| 17 - Buying a Farm | 16:18 | Read by Richard Kilmer (1942-2022) | |
| 18 - Romance and Reticence | 7:01 | Read by Richard Kilmer (1942-2022) | |
| 19 - A Robe for the King | 15:48 | Read by Barry Eads | |
| 20 - Turning Thirty | 5:55 | Read by David Cummings | |
| 21 - Margaret Fuller | 7:15 | Read by David Cummings | |
| 22 - Holding a Baby | 11:30 | Read by David Cummings | |
| 23 - Red Magic | 15:04 | Read by Richard Kilmer (1942-2022) | |
| 24 - The Last Trump | 6:07 | Read by Richard Kilmer (1942-2022) | |
| 25 - Spanking Manners | 7:53 | Read by Richard Kilmer (1942-2022) | |
| 26 - Park Row and Fleet Street | 4:28 | Read by Diana Majlinger | |
| 27 - Merrick's Women | 5:01 | Read by Diana Majlinger | |
| 28 - Just Around the Corner | 5:00 | Read by Crln Yldz Ksr | |
| 29 - Reform Through Reading | 7:05 | Read by Richard Kilmer (1942-2022) | |
| 30 - Shush! | 6:19 | Read by Crln Yldz Ksr | |
| 31 - A Test for Critics | 4:20 | Read by Crln Yldz Ksr | |
| 32 - Gray Gods and Green Goddesses | 11:15 | Read by Richard Kilmer (1942-2022) | |
| 33 - The Cosmic Kid | 6:45 | Read by Nigel Boydell | |
| 34 - A Jung Man's Fancy | 10:07 | Read by Nigel Boydell | |
| 35 - Deburau | 10:17 | Read by Crln Yldz Ksr | |
| 36 - A Reviewer's Notebook, Part 1 | 22:34 | Read by Phil Chenevert | |
| 37 - A Reviewer's Notebook, Part 2 | 24:05 | Read by Phil Chenevert |