Drawn at a Venture: A Collection of Drawings

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Drawn at a Venture: A Collection of Drawings

by Fougasse

EN·~26 minutes·3 chapters

Chapters

3 total
1

DRAWN AT A VENTURE

0:08
2

INTRODUCTION

7:38
3

CONTENTS

18:13

Description

A lively anthology of black‑and‑white sketches invites listeners to step into the witty world of a celebrated cartoonist whose lines capture everything from the absurdities of village cricket to the quirks of everyday life. The drawings, originally published in a popular humor magazine, blend sharp observation with a gentle, almost childlike charm, making each picture feel like a brief, friendly conversation.

The collection opens with an affectionate essay by a beloved storyteller, who weaves anecdotes about the artist’s wartime injury, his walk on crutches, and the paradox of a Frenchman mastering English sport. That playful introduction sets the tone, offering a glimpse of the creator’s personality while letting the drawings speak for themselves. Listeners will enjoy the seamless mix of humor, nostalgia, and visual wit that has entertained generations.

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Language

en

Duration

~26 minutes (24K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Chris Curnow, Emmy and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)

Release date

2014-10-23

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Fougasse

Fougasse

1887–1965

Best known for sharp, economical cartoons and the famous wartime slogan "Careless Talk Costs Lives," this British artist brought humor and clarity to everyday life. His work for Punch, London Transport, and government posters made him one of the most recognizable graphic voices of mid-20th-century Britain.

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