Length7h 43m
About this audiobook
Compiled from the final writings and humorous musings of a literary legend, this collection radiates with a restless and observant energy. The prose captures the vibrant pulse of early twentieth-century life through a series of essays, letters, and satirical pieces. It provides a fascinating glimpse into the mind of a writer who saw the world as a vast, interconnected comedy. Dive into a treasure trove of wit that remains a testament to the enduring power of keen social observation.
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GenreGeneral Fiction
Length7 hrs 43 mins
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Publish dateFeb 23, 2026
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1THE DREAM
16ARISTOCRACY VERSUS HASH
2A RULER OF MEN
17THE PRISONER OF ZEMBLA
3THE ATAVISM OF JOHN TOM LITTLE BEAR
18A STRANGE STORY
4HELPING THE OTHER FELLOW
19FICKLE FORTUNE OR HOW GLADYS HUSTLED
5THE MARIONETTES
20AN APOLOGY
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6THE MARQUIS AND MISS SALLY
21LORD OAKHURST’S CURSE
7A FOG IN SANTONE
22BEXAR SCRIP NO. 2692
8THE FRIENDLY CALL
23QUERIES AND ANSWERS
9A DINNER AT –––– [3]
24POEMS
10SOUND AND FURY
25SOME POSTSCRIPTS
11TICTOCQ
26LETTERS
12TRACKED TO DOOM
27AN EARLY PARABLE
13A SNAPSHOT AT THE PRESIDENT
28THE STORY OF “HOLDING UP A TRAIN”
14AN UNFINISHED CHRISTMAS STORY
29IMPRINT | DISCLAIMER
15THE UNPROFITABLE SERVANT
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