audiobook

Beasley's Christmas Party

by Booth Tarkington

EN·~1 hours

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Description

The narrator, a fresh‑off‑the‑press reporter, wanders the quiet, moon‑lit streets of Wainwright and is drawn to a charming, old‑brick house that seems to promise warmth and community. Its modest grandeur, framed by maple trees and a sprawling lawn, evokes the feeling of a home where generations gather for holidays, laughter, and the simple pleasures of country life.

Inside, the house comes alive with the soft glow of lamps and the familiar sounds of a family preparing for a celebration. A jovial figure at the window beckons, hinting at a bustling gathering that will bring together relatives, neighbors, and perhaps a few unexpected guests. As the evening approaches, the promise of a lively Christmas party begins to take shape, inviting listeners to step into a world of nostalgia, humor, and the gentle chaos of festive traditions.

Details

Language

en

Duration

~1 hours (93K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Charles Franks, David Widger and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team

Release date

2004-06-01

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Booth Tarkington

Booth Tarkington

1869–1946

Best known for warm, witty portraits of Midwestern life, this two-time Pulitzer Prize winner wrote stories that balanced humor, nostalgia, and sharp social observation. His novels helped define early 20th-century American popular fiction and inspired film adaptations for decades.

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