
THE ENCHANTED TYPEWRITER
By John Kendrick Bangs
I. THE DISCOVERY
II. MR. BOSWELL IMPARTS SOME LATE NEWS OF HADES
III. FROM ADVANCE SHEETS OF BARON MUNCHAUSEN'S FURTHER RECOLLECTIONS
IV. A CHAT WITH XANTHIPPE
V. THE EDITING OF XANTHIPPE
VI. THE BOSWELL TOURS: PERSONALLY CONDUCTED
VII. AN IMPORTANT DECISION
VIII. A HAND-BOOK TO HADES
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.
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.

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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