More Trivia
Witty Literary Reflections and AnecdotesBy Logan Pearsall Smith
Length1h 20m
About this audiobook
In "More Trivia," Logan Pearsall Smith presents a captivating compilation of delightful and eclectic observations that delve into the nuances of everyday life and human experience. Written in an engaging and witty prose style, the book features a series of essays and reflections that display Pearsall Smith's mastery of the art of trifling yet profound inquiry. Each piece blends humor and keen insight, illuminating the seemingly mundane with rich detail and intellectual depth, making the reader reconsider the world around them through the lens of trivia. Logan Pearsall Smith, an American author and critic born in the late 19th century, was profoundly influenced by his upbringing in a literary household. His experiences studying at Oxford and his exposure to European intellectual circles allowed him to explore ideas that frequently transcended conventional literature. This book, a follow-up to his earlier works, reflects his playful engagement with life'Äôs minutiae, revealing a longing for understanding amid the chaos of modernity. "More Trivia" is highly recommended for readers who appreciate literature that can simultaneously entertain and provoke thought. This collection offers a rare opportunity to delve into the intricacies of human existence, making it an essential read for both avid trivia fans and lovers of insightful prose.
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Rating★★★★ 3.6 (20)
Includes Goodreads
GenreHumor
Length1 hr 20 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateDec 4, 2019
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1APPEARANCE AND REALITY
26CARAVANS
2LONELINESS
27THE SUBURBS
3THE WELSH HARP
28THE CONCERTO
4MISAPPREHENSION
29SOMEWHERE
5THE LIFT
30THE PLATITUDE
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6SLOANE STREET
31THE FETISH
7REGENT'S PARK
32THE ECHO
8THE AVIARY
33THE SCAVENGER
9ST. JOHN'S WOOD
34THE HOT-BED
10THE GARDEN SUBURB
35APHASIA
11SUNDAY CALLS
36MAGIC
12AN ANOMALY
37MRS. BACKE
13THE LISTENER
38WHISKERS
14ABOVE THE CLOUDS
39THE SPELLING LESSON.
15THE BUBBLE
40JEUNESSE
16CAUTION
41HANGING ON
17DESIRES
42SUPERANNUATION
18MOMENTS
43AT THE CLUB
19THE EPITAPH
44DELAY
20INTERRUPTION
45SMILES
21THE EAR-TRUMPET
46THE DAWN
22GUILT
47THE PEAR
23CADOGAN GARDENS
48INSOMNIA
24THE RESCUE
49READING PHILOSOPHY
25CHARM
50MORAL TRIUMPH
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