The Enchanted Typewriter

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The Enchanted Typewriter

by John Kendrick Bangs

EN·~2 hours·12 chapters

Chapters

12 total

THE ENCHANTED TYPEWRITER

0:01

By John Kendrick Bangs

0:01

I. THE DISCOVERY

16:10

II. MR. BOSWELL IMPARTS SOME LATE NEWS OF HADES

14:37

III. FROM ADVANCE SHEETS OF BARON MUNCHAUSEN'S FURTHER RECOLLECTIONS

17:37

IV. A CHAT WITH XANTHIPPE

15:50

V. THE EDITING OF XANTHIPPE

14:52

VI. THE BOSWELL TOURS: PERSONALLY CONDUCTED

15:53

VII. AN IMPORTANT DECISION

14:11

VIII. A HAND-BOOK TO HADES

12:41

Description

In a quiet attic filled with forgotten papers and curios, an aging bibliophile uncovers an old typewriter that has lain dormant for decades. After painstakingly cleaning and re‑oil‑ing its ancient mechanisms, he places the machine among his library’s bric‑a‑brac, expecting little more than a nostalgic toy. Yet the moment he tries a simple keystroke, the typewriter seems to have a mind of its own, producing lines that echo the cadence of poets long dead.

The first surprise comes when the machine prints a name—William Shakespeare—in place of the narrator’s own, hinting at a hidden enchantment. As the keys continue to tap out verses and verses that feel both familiar and uncanny, the protagonist is drawn into a mystery that blurs the line between ordinary tinkering and the magical. Listeners will be invited to share his wonder as he begins to explore what else this curious contraption might reveal.

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Language

en

Duration

~2 hours (153K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by An Anonymous Volunteer, and David Widger

Release date

2002-04-01

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

John Kendrick Bangs

John Kendrick Bangs

1862–1922

Best known for witty, imaginative tales that helped inspire what later came to be called "Bangsian fantasy," this American humorist brought the afterlife, satire, and literary playfulness together in a way that still feels fresh. He also built a notable career as an editor and magazine writer during the lively print culture of the late 19th century.

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