Scrambled eggs

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Scrambled eggs

by Lawton Mackall

EN·~54 minutes·1 chapter

Chapters

1 total

By LAWTON MACKALL

54:12

Description

Eustava is a genteel drake who prides himself on courtesy, but his marriage is anything but tranquil. When his wife, Gertrude, insists he share the incubation duties, the whole pond erupts with quarrels about masculinity, responsibility, and the absurd expectations of duck society. Their banter is delivered with a dry, witty rhythm that feels both timeless and surprisingly modern.

As Eustava grapples with his pride, a swaggering rooster named Clarence saunters onto the scene, offering unsolicited commentary and a dose of sharp, playful sarcasm. Their exchanges expose the quirks of domestic life through a feathered cast, turning ordinary pond politics into a lively satire of gender roles and communal living.

The story unfolds with charming illustrations and a lighthearted tone that invites listeners to chuckle at the foibles of its characters while reflecting on the universal challenges of partnership and duty.

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Language

en

Duration

~54 minutes (52K characters)

Release date

2024-11-13

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

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Lawton Mackall

1888–1968

Known for his wit, wide-ranging interests, and sharp eye for good living, this American writer moved easily between journalism, criticism, fiction, and food writing. He is especially remembered for a lively New York restaurant guide that arrived years before modern dining surveys became common.

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