Tobogganing on Parnassus

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Tobogganing on Parnassus

by Franklin P. (Franklin Pierce) Adams

EN·~1 hours·10 chapters

Chapters

10 total

TO - BERT LESTON TAYLOR - GUIDE, PHILOSOPHER, BUT FRIEND

0:51

CONTENTS

1:11:56

AD PUERUM

0:22

AD LEUCONOEN

0:35

AD C. SALLUSTIUM CRISPUM

0:52

AD XANTHIAM PHOCEUM

1:00

AD PYRRHAM

0:35

AD LYDIAM

1:01

IN CHLORIN

0:48

AD ARIUSTUM FUSCUM - I

0:58

Description

A lively tapestry of verse unfolds, inviting listeners into a world where wit meets wonder. The poet swings between playful jests about daily chores and sly commentaries on the great masters of literature, offering a light‑hearted wink to the classics. Each stanza feels like a friendly chat, eager to coax a smile from even the most weary ear.

The collection is organized into charmingly titled sections—“Rubber‑Stamp Humour,” “The Simple Stuff,” “Carpe Diem or Cop the Day,” and more—each presenting a fresh flavor of humor and observation. From imagined conversations with Horace to tongue‑in‑cheek musings on modern conveniences, the poems blend ancient references with contemporary quirks. The author’s self‑deprecating voice makes the reading feel intimate, as if a close friend is sharing private jokes over tea.

For anyone who enjoys poetry that dances between the earnest and the absurd, this assortment offers a gentle lift. Its breezy rhythm and relatable insights turn ordinary moments into miniature celebrations, promising a pleasant listening experience that brightens the day.

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Language

en

Duration

~1 hours (75K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Release date

2004-07-01

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Franklin P. (Franklin Pierce) Adams

Franklin P. (Franklin Pierce) Adams

1881–1960

Best known for his witty newspaper column "The Conning Tower," this Chicago-born humorist became one of the most recognizable literary voices in New York. He mixed light verse, satire, and sharp conversation so well that he became a fixture of both the Algonquin Round Table and radio's "Information Please."

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