Length6h 58m
About this audiobook
This collection of witty satires and sketches offers a sharp-edged look at the vanities and contradictions of Edwardian society. Galsworthy targets the absurd rituals of the elite and the hypocrisy inherent in modern institutions. Through irony and keen observation, he peels back the layers of social pretense to reveal the human foibles beneath. Each piece acts as a clever commentary on the "magic words" people use to justify their own stagnation. It is a sophisticated and humorous exploration of the follies that define a class-obsessed world.
Audiobook details
GenreGeneral Fiction, Romance
Length6 hrs 58 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateFeb 23, 2026
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1ABRACADABRA
12GROTESQUES Κυνηδόν
2THE VOICE OF——!
13I
3A SIMPLE TALE
14II
4ULTIMA THULE
15III
5STUDIES OF EXTRAVAGANCE
16IV
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6FOR LOVE OF BEASTS
17V
7§ 1.
18VI
8§ 2.
19VII
9§ 3.
20VIII
10§ 4.
21IX
11REVERIE OF A SPORTSMAN
22IMPRINT | DISCLAIMER
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