Fables in Slang

Fables in Slang

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Fables in Slang episodes

  • Diary of a Provincial Lady-E. M. Delafield
    Dive into the witty world of George Ade, a humorist whose sharp pen brought to life a collection of satirical tales that still resonate today. Fables in Slang, originally published in 1899, offers 26 cleverly crafted stories that mock phrenologists, idealists, snobs, fanatics, and various other foolish types that continue to inhabit our lives. Celebrated by Jean Shepherd as a literary pioneer, Ade paved the way for renowned writers like James Thurber and Mike Royko. Join us as we explore the timeless humor and insight of this classic collection. (Summary by Gregg Margarite)

    This episode includes AI-generated content.
    5 hr 48 min
  • Gentle Art of Tramping-Stephen Graham
    Dive into the witty world of George Ade, a humorist whose sharp pen brought to life a collection of satirical tales that still resonate today. Fables in Slang, originally published in 1899, offers 26 cleverly crafted stories that mock phrenologists, idealists, snobs, fanatics, and various other foolish types that continue to inhabit our lives. Celebrated by Jean Shepherd as a literary pioneer, Ade paved the way for renowned writers like James Thurber and Mike Royko. Join us as we explore the timeless humor and insight of this classic collection. (Summary by Gregg Margarite)

    This episode includes AI-generated content.
    5 hr 31 min
  • Pothunters-P. G. Wodehouse
    Dive into the witty world of George Ade, a humorist whose sharp pen brought to life a collection of satirical tales that still resonate today. Fables in Slang, originally published in 1899, offers 26 cleverly crafted stories that mock phrenologists, idealists, snobs, fanatics, and various other foolish types that continue to inhabit our lives. Celebrated by Jean Shepherd as a literary pioneer, Ade paved the way for renowned writers like James Thurber and Mike Royko. Join us as we explore the timeless humor and insight of this classic collection. (Summary by Gregg Margarite)

    This episode includes AI-generated content.
    4 hr 20 min
  • Wisdom of the Ancients, A Series of Mythological Fables-Sir Francis Bacon
    Dive into the witty world of George Ade, a humorist whose sharp pen brought to life a collection of satirical tales that still resonate today. Fables in Slang, originally published in 1899, offers 26 cleverly crafted stories that mock phrenologists, idealists, snobs, fanatics, and various other foolish types that continue to inhabit our lives. Celebrated by Jean Shepherd as a literary pioneer, Ade paved the way for renowned writers like James Thurber and Mike Royko. Join us as we explore the timeless humor and insight of this classic collection. (Summary by Gregg Margarite)

    This episode includes AI-generated content.
    3 hr 18 min
  • Letters to the Joneses-Josiah Gilbert Holland
    Dive into the witty world of George Ade, a humorist whose sharp pen brought to life a collection of satirical tales that still resonate today. Fables in Slang, originally published in 1899, offers 26 cleverly crafted stories that mock phrenologists, idealists, snobs, fanatics, and various other foolish types that continue to inhabit our lives. Celebrated by Jean Shepherd as a literary pioneer, Ade paved the way for renowned writers like James Thurber and Mike Royko. Join us as we explore the timeless humor and insight of this classic collection. (Summary by Gregg Margarite)

    This episode includes AI-generated content.
    8 hr 17 min
  • Harper's Young People, Vol. 01, Issue 25, April 20, 1880-Various
    Dive into the witty world of George Ade, a humorist whose sharp pen brought to life a collection of satirical tales that still resonate today. Fables in Slang, originally published in 1899, offers 26 cleverly crafted stories that mock phrenologists, idealists, snobs, fanatics, and various other foolish types that continue to inhabit our lives. Celebrated by Jean Shepherd as a literary pioneer, Ade paved the way for renowned writers like James Thurber and Mike Royko. Join us as we explore the timeless humor and insight of this classic collection. (Summary by Gregg Margarite)

    This episode includes AI-generated content.
    1 hr 53 min
  • Sylvie and Bruno-Lewis Carroll
    Dive into the witty world of George Ade, a humorist whose sharp pen brought to life a collection of satirical tales that still resonate today. Fables in Slang, originally published in 1899, offers 26 cleverly crafted stories that mock phrenologists, idealists, snobs, fanatics, and various other foolish types that continue to inhabit our lives. Celebrated by Jean Shepherd as a literary pioneer, Ade paved the way for renowned writers like James Thurber and Mike Royko. Join us as we explore the timeless humor and insight of this classic collection. (Summary by Gregg Margarite)

    This episode includes AI-generated content.
    7 hr 17 min
  • Love at Second Sight-Ada Leverson
    Dive into the witty world of George Ade, a humorist whose sharp pen brought to life a collection of satirical tales that still resonate today. Fables in Slang, originally published in 1899, offers 26 cleverly crafted stories that mock phrenologists, idealists, snobs, fanatics, and various other foolish types that continue to inhabit our lives. Celebrated by Jean Shepherd as a literary pioneer, Ade paved the way for renowned writers like James Thurber and Mike Royko. Join us as we explore the timeless humor and insight of this classic collection. (Summary by Gregg Margarite)

    This episode includes AI-generated content.
    6 hr 45 min
  • Aesop's Fables, Volume 05 (Fables 101-125)-Aesop
    Dive into the witty world of George Ade, a humorist whose sharp pen brought to life a collection of satirical tales that still resonate today. Fables in Slang, originally published in 1899, offers 26 cleverly crafted stories that mock phrenologists, idealists, snobs, fanatics, and various other foolish types that continue to inhabit our lives. Celebrated by Jean Shepherd as a literary pioneer, Ade paved the way for renowned writers like James Thurber and Mike Royko. Join us as we explore the timeless humor and insight of this classic collection. (Summary by Gregg Margarite)

    This episode includes AI-generated content.
    33 min
  • Aesop's Fables, Volume 08 (Fables 176-200)-Aesop
    Dive into the witty world of George Ade, a humorist whose sharp pen brought to life a collection of satirical tales that still resonate today. Fables in Slang, originally published in 1899, offers 26 cleverly crafted stories that mock phrenologists, idealists, snobs, fanatics, and various other foolish types that continue to inhabit our lives. Celebrated by Jean Shepherd as a literary pioneer, Ade paved the way for renowned writers like James Thurber and Mike Royko. Join us as we explore the timeless humor and insight of this classic collection. (Summary by Gregg Margarite)

    This episode includes AI-generated content.
    32 min

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Dive into the witty world of George Ade, a humorist whose sharp pen brought to life a collection of satirical tales that still resonate today. Fables in Slang, originally published in 1899, offers 26…