Length1h 30m
About this audiobook
In "Tobogganing on Parnassus," Franklin P. Adams embarks on a whimsical and acerbic exploration of literary criticism and the cultural zeitgeist of his era. This collection of essays captures Adams's sharp wit and keen observations, blending humor with insightful commentary on the literary figures of his time. Each piece oscillates between light-hearted satire and profound insight, reflecting the vibrant literary scene of early 20th-century America, where poetry and prose were informed by both high culture and popular entertainment. Adams's unique voice combines elements of parody with genuine appreciation, positioning readers at the intersection of amusement and intellectual engagement. Franklin P. Adams, a prominent figure in American journalism and literature, was deeply embedded in the literary culture of New York City during his lifetime. As a member of the Algonquin Round Table, he interacted with some of the most influential writers, critics, and artists of the time, fostering a distinctive literary sensibility that informed his work. His experiences shaped his perspective on the art of writing and criticism, making "Tobogganing on Parnassus" not just a collection of essays, but a commentary on the dynamics of literary merit and popularity. This book is highly recommended for readers interested in the interplay between humor and literary criticism. Adams's incisive prose and clever observations engage both literati and casual readers alike, making it accessible while also prompting deeper contemplation about the nature of art and its place in society. "Tobogganing on Parnassus" invites you to embark on a delightful journey through the peculiar landscape of early 20th-century literature, guided by a masterful observer of the human condition.
Audiobook details
Rating★★★★ 3.8 (15)
Includes Goodreads
GenrePoetry
Length1 hr 30 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateSep 15, 2022
LanguageEnglish
More from Franklin P. Adams
Dickinson: The Complete Works (Annotated)Emily Dickinson16h 56m4.6 (2.3K)$0.99 · $0.00
TerraformPropaganda5h 39m4.7 (594)$24 · $0.00
Maybe You Never Cry AgainBernie Mac4h 25m4.6 (3K)$20 · $0.00
Inquire WithinIn-Q2h 18m4.6 (993)$16 · $0.00
The Poetic EddaJackson Crawford6h 24m4.5 (19.8K)$17
The Complete Poetry (The Classic Illustrated Edition)Samuel Taylor Coleridge26h 29m4.6 (1.3K)$0.99 · $0.00
The Weary Blues (Annotated)Langston Hughes2h 13m4.5 (4.6K)$2 · $0.00
The Complete Poetical Works of Edgar Allan Poe (Illustrated)Edgar Allan Poe18h 27m4.5 (4.2K)$2 · $0.00
Stranger MusicLeonard Cohen5h 45m4.5 (3.5K)$20
The Essential Rumi, New Expanded EditionJalal ad-Din Muhammad Rumi9h 24m4.5 (56.9K)$20
The Complete Poetry (Annotated)Oscar Wilde6h 44m4.5 (15.5K)$2 · $0.00
Saundarya LahariUnknown Author3h 16m4.6 (256)$18 · $0.00
The Mesnevi (Annotated)Maulana Jalal al-Din Rumi18h 41m4.5 (4.2K)$2 · $0.00
Songs of a SourdoughRobert W. Service2h 13m4.5 (13.6K)$1 · $0.00
Little Flower of Jesus (Annotated)Thérèse of Lisieux5h 4m4.5 (1.4K)$0.99 · $0.00
The Poems of LeopardiGiacomo Leopardi3h 9m4.5 (3.6K)$2 · $0.00
Nikki Giovanni: Love Poems & A Good CryNikki Giovanni2h 44m4.6 (405)$18 · $0.00
The Complete Poetry of Walt Whitman (Annotated)Walt Whitman19h 58m4.5 (4.2K)$0.99 · $0.00
A Year with RumiColeman Barks5h 56m4.5 (2.6K)$24 · $0.00
Complete Poetry of Rudyard Kipling (Annotated)Rudyard Kipling22h 50m4.5 (2.6K)$1.99 · $0.00
You may also like
The New Kid on the BlockJack Prelutsky55m4.2 (11.5K)$11 · $0.00
A Book of NonsenseEdward Lear33m3.9 (4K)$2.80
Literary LapsesStephen Leacock5h 24m4.1 (761)$1 · $0.00
The Hunting of the Snark: An Agony in Eight FitsLewis Carroll31m4.2 (10.5K)$2 · $0.00
The Devil's DictionaryAmbrose Bierce7h 7m4.2 (11.3K)$2.30
The Book of NonsenseEdward Lear1h 48m3.8 (3.8K)$1 · $0.00
Something Else AgainFranklin P. Adams1h 30m$2 · $0.00
The HeptalogiaAlgernon Charles Swinburne1h 54m$1 · $0.00
On SomethingHilaire Belloc6h 21m3.5 (32)$2.30
The HeptalogiaAlgernon Charles Swinburne1h 51m$2 · $0.00
Ivory, Apes and PeacocksJames Huneker7h 23m$2 · $0.00
Here's AnotherLennie Lower4h 20m$2 · $0.00
An Elegy on the Glory of Her Sex, Mrs. Mary BlaizeOliver Goldsmith4m2.9 (21)$2 · $0.00
A Parody AnthologyCarolyn Wells8h 46m$2.30
The Bad Child's Book of BeastsHilaire Belloc7m4.0 (518)$2 · $0.00
The Comic Almanack An Ephemeris in Jest and Earnest, Containing Merry Tales, Humerous Poetry, Quips, and Oddities Vol 2 (of 2)Various18h 17m$2.30
The Poetry Collections of Lewis Carroll (Annotated)Lewis Carroll7h 55m$2 · $0.00
Absurd DittiesG. E. Farrow3h 17m$2.30
The Placid Pug, and Other RhymesAlfred Bruce Douglas1h 1m$2 · $0.00
The Oxford Book of PoetryOvid, Virgil, Claudius, Julius Caesar, Quintus Tullius Cicero, Porcius Licinius, Gaius Maecenas, Numa Pompilius, Walt Whitman, William Shakespeare, William Butler Yeats, Emily Brontë, Edgar Allan Poe, Alfred Tennyson, John Keats, Percy Bysshe Shelley, Rudyard Kipling, Andrew Lang, Robert Louis Stevenson, T. W. Rolleston, Geoffrey Chaucer, Sir Thomas Wyatt, George MacDonald, George Meredith, Robert Browning, Thomas Love Peacock, Robert Burns, Oliver Goldsmith, Alexander Pope, John Milton, Christopher Marlowe, Sir Walter Raleigh, Edmund Spenser, William Blake, William Wordsworth, Sir Walter Scott, Samuel Taylor Coleridge, Elizabeth Barrett Browning, Gilbert Parker72h 28m$1.49 · $0.00