
audiobook
This volume brings together a lively assortment of short pieces that showcase the author’s knack for blending wit, warmth, and a touch of the uncanny. Across the pages you’ll encounter everything from light‑hearted sketches and gentle vignettes to more thoughtful reflections on everyday life, each one threaded with a distinctive voice that feels both familiar and surprising. The collection is peppered with charming illustrations that complement the prose, adding a visual rhythm to the reading experience.
Among the varied offerings are tales set in a haunted bookshop, whimsical musings on a “Plum Pudding” of ideas, and a playful encounter with a balloon peddler on a frosty night. There are also tender moments that recall childhood comforts, clever commentaries on ordinary chores, and brief forays into the quirks of human behavior. Whether you’re in the mood for a quick smile or a quiet pause, these short works invite listeners to linger in a world where the ordinary becomes delightfully extraordinary.
Language
en
Duration
~3 minutes (2K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by David Widger
Release date
2019-05-26
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects

1890–1957
A witty American man of letters, he moved easily between novels, essays, poetry, and journalism, bringing warmth and curiosity to everything he wrote. Best known for beloved books like Parnassus on Wheels and The Haunted Bookshop, he celebrated reading as one of life's great pleasures.
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