Sugar and Spice: Comical Tales Comically Dressed

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Sugar and Spice: Comical Tales Comically Dressed

by James Johnson

EN·~17 minutes·11 chapters

Chapters

11 total

E-text prepared by Internet Archive, University of Florida,

0:09

SUGAR AND SPICE.

0:01

Comical Tales Comically Dressed.

0:08

SUGAR AND SPICE.

1:16

THE LITTLE BOOTMAKER.

2:19

THE LITTLE GARDENER.

2:19

THE LITTLE COOKS.

2:38

THE YOUNG SPORTSMAN.

1:55

THE LITTLE DAUBER.

2:33

THE BUSY BEES.

1:52

Description

Step into a lively collection of short, comic sketches that capture the mischief and merriment of everyday life in a bygone era. Each tale bursts with witty dialogue, clever rhymes, and a gentle poke at social conventions, making the ordinary feel delightfully absurd. Listeners will hear the sparkle of early‑modern humor as children, servants, and tradesfolk navigate tiny crises with a grin.

One story follows children who throw a party and scramble to find a missing servant, only to discover his excuses are as tangled as their games. Another follows curious Franky, who apprentices with the village cobbler and invents his own boot‑making process, learning that pride can both inspire and irritate his master. A third vignette introduces Mr. Woffle’s garden, where his three children turn a simple flower‑picking outing into a comedy of mistaken identities and gentle generosity.

The tone stays light and rhythmic, inviting listeners to chuckle while catching subtle moral hints in the verses. Ideal for fans of classic humor who enjoy stories that sparkle with wit and a touch of old‑world charm.

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Language

en

Duration

~17 minutes (17K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Release date

Jan 1, 2004

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

James Johnson

James Johnson

A leading voice of the Harlem Renaissance, this writer brought together literature, music, and public life in a remarkable career. Best known for works like The Autobiography of an Ex-Colored Man and for co-writing "Lift Every Voice and Sing," he left a lasting mark on American culture.

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