Length3h 33m
About this audiobook
In "My Four Weeks In France," Ring Lardner crafts a witty and poignant narrative that follows the misadventures of an American journalist navigating the cultural labyrinth of post-World War I France. With his trademark humor and keen observational eye, Lardner captures the essence of a country rebuilding itself amidst the lingering shadows of war. The protagonist's encounters with eccentric locals, baffling customs, and unexpected friendships offer a rich tapestry of human experience that resonates with timeless themes of identity, resilience, and the search for meaning in an ever-changing world. As relevant today as it was in the early 20th century, Lardner's tale invites readers to reflect on the universal challenges of adapting to new environments and the enduring power of human connection.
Audiobook details
GenreLiterary Classics
Length3 hrs 33 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateMay 7, 2024
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
34V MY ADVENTURES AT THE BRITISH FRONT
2I DODGING SUBMARINES TO COVER THE BIGGEST GAME OF ALL
35Monday, September 3. Paris.
3Wednesday, July 18. A Lake Michigan Port.
36Tuesday, September 4. Paris.
4Monday, July 30. A Potomac Port.
37Wednesday, September 5. With the British.
5Wednesday, August 1. An Atlantic Port.
38Thursday, September 6. With the British.
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6Wednesday, August 8. At Sea.
39Friday, September 7. With the British.
7Thursday, August 9. Completely at Sea.
40Saturday, September 8. With the British.
8Friday, August 10.
41Sunday, September 9. Paris.
9Samedi, 11 Août.
42VI HOW I DIDN’T DRIVE MAJOR BLANK’S CAR TO CAMP SUCH-AND-SUCH
10Sunday, August 12.
43Monday, September 10. Paris.
11Monday, August 13.
44Tuesday, September 11. Paris.
12Tuesday, August 14.
45Wednesday, September 12. Paris.
13Wednesday, August 15.
46Thursday, September 13. Paris.
14Thursday, August 16.
47Friday, September 14. Paris.
15II I GET TO PARIS AND ENCOUNTER SOME STRANGE SIGHTS
48VII I START HOME, WITH A STOP-OVER AT LONDON
16Friday, August 17. A French Port.
49Saturday, September 15. Paris.
17Saturday, August 18. Paris.
50Monday, September 17. London.
18Sunday, August 19. Paris.
51Tuesday, September 18. London.
19Lundi, 20 Août. Paris.
52Wednesday, September 19. London.
20Tuesday, August 21.
53Thursday, September 20. London.
21III I TRY TO GET TO THE AMERICAN CAMP—BUT MEET DISASTER
54Friday, September 21. London.
22Wednesday, August 22. Paris.
55Saturday, September 22. In Bond.
23Thursday, August 23. Paris.
56VIII BACK IN OLD “O SAY”; I START ANSWERING QUESTIONS
24Friday, August 24. Paris.
57Sunday, September 23. At Sea.
25Saturday, August 25. Paris.
58Monday, September 24. At Sea.
26Dimanche, 26 Août. Paris.
59Tuesday, September 25. At Sea.
27Lundi, 27 Août. Paris.
60Wednesday, September 26. At Sea.
28Tuesday, August 28. Somewhere in France.
61Thursday, September 27. At Sea.
29IV FINALLY I GET TO THE AMERICAN CAMP; WHAT I FIND THERE
62Saturday, September 29. At Sea.
30Thursday, August 30. At an American Camp.
63Sunday, September 30. At Sea.
31Friday, August 31. At an American Camp.
64Monday, October 1. Nearly There.
32Saturday, September 1. In an American Camp.
65Tuesday, October 2. A Regular Hotel.
33Sunday, September 2. Paris.
66Friday, October 5. Chicago.
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