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
2I DODGING SUBMARINES TO COVER THE BIGGEST GAME OF ALL
3Wednesday, July 18. A Lake Michigan Port.
4Monday, July 30. A Potomac Port.
5Wednesday, August 1. An Atlantic Port.
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6Wednesday, August 8. At Sea.
7Thursday, August 9. Completely at Sea.
8Friday, August 10.
9Samedi, 11 Août.
10Sunday, August 12.
11Monday, August 13.
12Tuesday, August 14.
13Wednesday, August 15.
14Thursday, August 16.
15II I GET TO PARIS AND ENCOUNTER SOME STRANGE SIGHTS
16Friday, August 17. A French Port.
17Saturday, August 18. Paris.
18Sunday, August 19. Paris.
19Lundi, 20 Août. Paris.
20Tuesday, August 21.
21III I TRY TO GET TO THE AMERICAN CAMP—BUT MEET DISASTER
22Wednesday, August 22. Paris.
23Thursday, August 23. Paris.
24Friday, August 24. Paris.
25Saturday, August 25. Paris.
26Dimanche, 26 Août. Paris.
27Lundi, 27 Août. Paris.
28Tuesday, August 28. Somewhere in France.
29IV FINALLY I GET TO THE AMERICAN CAMP; WHAT I FIND THERE
30Thursday, August 30. At an American Camp.
31Friday, August 31. At an American Camp.
32Saturday, September 1. In an American Camp.
33Sunday, September 2. Paris.
34V MY ADVENTURES AT THE BRITISH FRONT
35Monday, September 3. Paris.
36Tuesday, September 4. Paris.
37Wednesday, September 5. With the British.
38Thursday, September 6. With the British.
39Friday, September 7. With the British.
40Saturday, September 8. With the British.
41Sunday, September 9. Paris.
42VI HOW I DIDN’T DRIVE MAJOR BLANK’S CAR TO CAMP SUCH-AND-SUCH
43Monday, September 10. Paris.
44Tuesday, September 11. Paris.
45Wednesday, September 12. Paris.
46Thursday, September 13. Paris.
47Friday, September 14. Paris.
48VII I START HOME, WITH A STOP-OVER AT LONDON
49Saturday, September 15. Paris.
50Monday, September 17. London.
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