Seeing Things at Night

audiobook

Seeing Things at Night

by Heywood Broun

EN·~5 hours·37 chapters

Chapters

37 total

SEEING THINGS AT NIGHT

0:15

Introduction

1:32

SEEING THINGS AT NIGHT

0:01

The Fifty-first Dragon

17:28

How To Be a Lion Tamer

10:49

H. G. Wells of England

6:19

Promises and Contracts and Clocks

5:40

Alcoholic Liquors

6:39

Some of My Best Friends Are Yale Men

7:40

Bacillus and Circumstance

16:40

Description

A quirky collection that feels like a late‑night newspaper you might pick up for a quick read, this book weaves together essays, observations, and a whimsical tale set in a knight school. The author’s voice is playful yet thoughtful, offering snapshots of everyday curiosities and cultural commentary that linger long after the page is turned.

The centerpiece story follows a lanky, reluctant student named Gawaine le Cœur‑Hardy, whose lack of spirit in the jousting arena leads the headmaster to a surprising solution: training him to slay dragons. With a mix of earnest lectures on dragon lore and lively practice sessions, Gawaine discovers an unexpected talent for confronting the fantastical beasts, all while the school’s faculty debates the ethics of such a dangerous curriculum.

Through humor and imagination, the work invites listeners to consider how unconventional challenges can reveal hidden strengths, making it a delightful listen for anyone who enjoys clever prose and a touch of medieval adventure.

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Language

en

Duration

~5 hours (340K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Print project.)

Release date

2011-04-08

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

Subjects

About the author

Heywood Broun

Heywood Broun

1888–1939

A lively newspaper columnist with a sharp eye for injustice, he brought warmth, wit, and a strong social conscience to American journalism. He is also remembered as a founder of the American Newspaper Guild, linking his writing life to real-world activism.

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