Humorous Readings and Recitations
By: Leopold Wagner
Language: en
Categories: Arts, Performing, Comedy, Fiction
Long before the age of radio, television, and digital media, public performances such as lectures, recitations, and readings played a crucial role in sharing new works and drawing attention to contemporary issues and authors. These gatherings were the social media of their time, serving as a platform for people to connect with the world around them while seeking entertainment. This anthology of short, humorous pieces serves as a valuable resource for anyone engaged in public performance, whether as a professional or within school and community settings. Each piece is crafted to be read aloud, shared, and enjoyed by an audience—ec...
Episodes
038 - Moral Music
Dec 15, 2025Long before the age of radio, television, and digital media, public performances such as lectures, recitations, and readings played a crucial role in sharing new works and drawing attention to contemporary issues and authors. These gatherings were the social media of their time, serving as a platform for people to connect with the world around them while seeking entertainment. This anthology of short, humorous pieces serves as a valuable resource for anyone engaged in public performance, whether as a professional or within school and community settings. Each piece is crafted to be read aloud, shared, and enjoyed by an audience—ec...
Duration: 00:09:52037 - The Sorrows of Werther
Dec 14, 2025Long before the age of radio, television, and digital media, public performances such as lectures, recitations, and readings played a crucial role in sharing new works and drawing attention to contemporary issues and authors. These gatherings were the social media of their time, serving as a platform for people to connect with the world around them while seeking entertainment. This anthology of short, humorous pieces serves as a valuable resource for anyone engaged in public performance, whether as a professional or within school and community settings. Each piece is crafted to be read aloud, shared, and enjoyed by an audience—ec...
Duration: 00:01:27036 - My Fortnight at Wretchedville
Dec 13, 2025Long before the age of radio, television, and digital media, public performances such as lectures, recitations, and readings played a crucial role in sharing new works and drawing attention to contemporary issues and authors. These gatherings were the social media of their time, serving as a platform for people to connect with the world around them while seeking entertainment. This anthology of short, humorous pieces serves as a valuable resource for anyone engaged in public performance, whether as a professional or within school and community settings. Each piece is crafted to be read aloud, shared, and enjoyed by an audience—ec...
Duration: 00:22:43035 - Acting with a Vengeance
Dec 12, 2025Long before the age of radio, television, and digital media, public performances such as lectures, recitations, and readings played a crucial role in sharing new works and drawing attention to contemporary issues and authors. These gatherings were the social media of their time, serving as a platform for people to connect with the world around them while seeking entertainment. This anthology of short, humorous pieces serves as a valuable resource for anyone engaged in public performance, whether as a professional or within school and community settings. Each piece is crafted to be read aloud, shared, and enjoyed by an audience—ec...
Duration: 00:13:58034 - The Charity Dinner
Dec 11, 2025Long before the age of radio, television, and digital media, public performances such as lectures, recitations, and readings played a crucial role in sharing new works and drawing attention to contemporary issues and authors. These gatherings were the social media of their time, serving as a platform for people to connect with the world around them while seeking entertainment. This anthology of short, humorous pieces serves as a valuable resource for anyone engaged in public performance, whether as a professional or within school and community settings. Each piece is crafted to be read aloud, shared, and enjoyed by an audience—ec...
Duration: 00:21:32033 - Domestic Asides
Dec 10, 2025Long before the age of radio, television, and digital media, public performances such as lectures, recitations, and readings played a crucial role in sharing new works and drawing attention to contemporary issues and authors. These gatherings were the social media of their time, serving as a platform for people to connect with the world around them while seeking entertainment. This anthology of short, humorous pieces serves as a valuable resource for anyone engaged in public performance, whether as a professional or within school and community settings. Each piece is crafted to be read aloud, shared, and enjoyed by an audience—ec...
Duration: 00:02:15032 - Mr Caudle has lent an Acquaintance the Family Umbrella
Dec 09, 2025Long before the age of radio, television, and digital media, public performances such as lectures, recitations, and readings played a crucial role in sharing new works and drawing attention to contemporary issues and authors. These gatherings were the social media of their time, serving as a platform for people to connect with the world around them while seeking entertainment. This anthology of short, humorous pieces serves as a valuable resource for anyone engaged in public performance, whether as a professional or within school and community settings. Each piece is crafted to be read aloud, shared, and enjoyed by an audience—ec...
Duration: 00:09:27031 - Artemus Ward's Visit to the Tower of London
Dec 08, 2025Long before the age of radio, television, and digital media, public performances such as lectures, recitations, and readings played a crucial role in sharing new works and drawing attention to contemporary issues and authors. These gatherings were the social media of their time, serving as a platform for people to connect with the world around them while seeking entertainment. This anthology of short, humorous pieces serves as a valuable resource for anyone engaged in public performance, whether as a professional or within school and community settings. Each piece is crafted to be read aloud, shared, and enjoyed by an audience—ec...
Duration: 00:11:39030 - The Voice of the Sluggard
Dec 07, 2025Long before the age of radio, television, and digital media, public performances such as lectures, recitations, and readings played a crucial role in sharing new works and drawing attention to contemporary issues and authors. These gatherings were the social media of their time, serving as a platform for people to connect with the world around them while seeking entertainment. This anthology of short, humorous pieces serves as a valuable resource for anyone engaged in public performance, whether as a professional or within school and community settings. Each piece is crafted to be read aloud, shared, and enjoyed by an audience—ec...
Duration: 00:04:05029 - My Friend Treacle
Dec 06, 2025Long before the age of radio, television, and digital media, public performances such as lectures, recitations, and readings played a crucial role in sharing new works and drawing attention to contemporary issues and authors. These gatherings were the social media of their time, serving as a platform for people to connect with the world around them while seeking entertainment. This anthology of short, humorous pieces serves as a valuable resource for anyone engaged in public performance, whether as a professional or within school and community settings. Each piece is crafted to be read aloud, shared, and enjoyed by an audience—ec...
Duration: 00:22:05028 - The Dream of the Bilious Beadle
Dec 05, 2025Long before the age of radio, television, and digital media, public performances such as lectures, recitations, and readings played a crucial role in sharing new works and drawing attention to contemporary issues and authors. These gatherings were the social media of their time, serving as a platform for people to connect with the world around them while seeking entertainment. This anthology of short, humorous pieces serves as a valuable resource for anyone engaged in public performance, whether as a professional or within school and community settings. Each piece is crafted to be read aloud, shared, and enjoyed by an audience—ec...
Duration: 00:06:37027 - The Wail of a Banner-Bearer
Dec 04, 2025Long before the age of radio, television, and digital media, public performances such as lectures, recitations, and readings played a crucial role in sharing new works and drawing attention to contemporary issues and authors. These gatherings were the social media of their time, serving as a platform for people to connect with the world around them while seeking entertainment. This anthology of short, humorous pieces serves as a valuable resource for anyone engaged in public performance, whether as a professional or within school and community settings. Each piece is crafted to be read aloud, shared, and enjoyed by an audience—ec...
Duration: 00:13:12026 - The Faithful Lovers
Dec 03, 2025Long before the age of radio, television, and digital media, public performances such as lectures, recitations, and readings played a crucial role in sharing new works and drawing attention to contemporary issues and authors. These gatherings were the social media of their time, serving as a platform for people to connect with the world around them while seeking entertainment. This anthology of short, humorous pieces serves as a valuable resource for anyone engaged in public performance, whether as a professional or within school and community settings. Each piece is crafted to be read aloud, shared, and enjoyed by an audience—ec...
Duration: 00:03:29025 - A Night with a Stork
Dec 02, 2025Long before the age of radio, television, and digital media, public performances such as lectures, recitations, and readings played a crucial role in sharing new works and drawing attention to contemporary issues and authors. These gatherings were the social media of their time, serving as a platform for people to connect with the world around them while seeking entertainment. This anthology of short, humorous pieces serves as a valuable resource for anyone engaged in public performance, whether as a professional or within school and community settings. Each piece is crafted to be read aloud, shared, and enjoyed by an audience—ec...
Duration: 00:08:46024 - My Brother Henry
Dec 01, 2025Long before the age of radio, television, and digital media, public performances such as lectures, recitations, and readings played a crucial role in sharing new works and drawing attention to contemporary issues and authors. These gatherings were the social media of their time, serving as a platform for people to connect with the world around them while seeking entertainment. This anthology of short, humorous pieces serves as a valuable resource for anyone engaged in public performance, whether as a professional or within school and community settings. Each piece is crafted to be read aloud, shared, and enjoyed by an audience—ec...
Duration: 00:09:13023 - The Walrus and the Carpenter
Nov 30, 2025Long before the age of radio, television, and digital media, public performances such as lectures, recitations, and readings played a crucial role in sharing new works and drawing attention to contemporary issues and authors. These gatherings were the social media of their time, serving as a platform for people to connect with the world around them while seeking entertainment. This anthology of short, humorous pieces serves as a valuable resource for anyone engaged in public performance, whether as a professional or within school and community settings. Each piece is crafted to be read aloud, shared, and enjoyed by an audience—ec...
Duration: 00:05:07022 - The Demon Snuffers
Nov 29, 2025Long before the age of radio, television, and digital media, public performances such as lectures, recitations, and readings played a crucial role in sharing new works and drawing attention to contemporary issues and authors. These gatherings were the social media of their time, serving as a platform for people to connect with the world around them while seeking entertainment. This anthology of short, humorous pieces serves as a valuable resource for anyone engaged in public performance, whether as a professional or within school and community settings. Each piece is crafted to be read aloud, shared, and enjoyed by an audience—ec...
Duration: 00:20:20021 - The Vision of the Alderman
Nov 28, 2025Long before the age of radio, television, and digital media, public performances such as lectures, recitations, and readings played a crucial role in sharing new works and drawing attention to contemporary issues and authors. These gatherings were the social media of their time, serving as a platform for people to connect with the world around them while seeking entertainment. This anthology of short, humorous pieces serves as a valuable resource for anyone engaged in public performance, whether as a professional or within school and community settings. Each piece is crafted to be read aloud, shared, and enjoyed by an audience—ec...
Duration: 00:03:42020 - Married to a Giantess
Nov 27, 2025Long before the age of radio, television, and digital media, public performances such as lectures, recitations, and readings played a crucial role in sharing new works and drawing attention to contemporary issues and authors. These gatherings were the social media of their time, serving as a platform for people to connect with the world around them while seeking entertainment. This anthology of short, humorous pieces serves as a valuable resource for anyone engaged in public performance, whether as a professional or within school and community settings. Each piece is crafted to be read aloud, shared, and enjoyed by an audience—ec...
Duration: 00:14:37019 - Waiting at Tottlepot
Nov 26, 2025Long before the age of radio, television, and digital media, public performances such as lectures, recitations, and readings played a crucial role in sharing new works and drawing attention to contemporary issues and authors. These gatherings were the social media of their time, serving as a platform for people to connect with the world around them while seeking entertainment. This anthology of short, humorous pieces serves as a valuable resource for anyone engaged in public performance, whether as a professional or within school and community settings. Each piece is crafted to be read aloud, shared, and enjoyed by an audience—ec...
Duration: 00:14:48018 - Mathematic Madness
Nov 25, 2025Long before the age of radio, television, and digital media, public performances such as lectures, recitations, and readings played a crucial role in sharing new works and drawing attention to contemporary issues and authors. These gatherings were the social media of their time, serving as a platform for people to connect with the world around them while seeking entertainment. This anthology of short, humorous pieces serves as a valuable resource for anyone engaged in public performance, whether as a professional or within school and community settings. Each piece is crafted to be read aloud, shared, and enjoyed by an audience—ec...
Duration: 00:05:46017 - Lost Shepherd
Nov 24, 2025Long before the age of radio, television, and digital media, public performances such as lectures, recitations, and readings played a crucial role in sharing new works and drawing attention to contemporary issues and authors. These gatherings were the social media of their time, serving as a platform for people to connect with the world around them while seeking entertainment. This anthology of short, humorous pieces serves as a valuable resource for anyone engaged in public performance, whether as a professional or within school and community settings. Each piece is crafted to be read aloud, shared, and enjoyed by an audience—ec...
Duration: 00:15:15016 - Etiquette
Nov 23, 2025Long before the age of radio, television, and digital media, public performances such as lectures, recitations, and readings played a crucial role in sharing new works and drawing attention to contemporary issues and authors. These gatherings were the social media of their time, serving as a platform for people to connect with the world around them while seeking entertainment. This anthology of short, humorous pieces serves as a valuable resource for anyone engaged in public performance, whether as a professional or within school and community settings. Each piece is crafted to be read aloud, shared, and enjoyed by an audience—ec...
Duration: 00:06:29015 - My Matrimonial Predicament
Nov 22, 2025Long before the age of radio, television, and digital media, public performances such as lectures, recitations, and readings played a crucial role in sharing new works and drawing attention to contemporary issues and authors. These gatherings were the social media of their time, serving as a platform for people to connect with the world around them while seeking entertainment. This anthology of short, humorous pieces serves as a valuable resource for anyone engaged in public performance, whether as a professional or within school and community settings. Each piece is crafted to be read aloud, shared, and enjoyed by an audience—ec...
Duration: 00:11:34014 - The Provincial Landlady
Nov 21, 2025Long before the age of radio, television, and digital media, public performances such as lectures, recitations, and readings played a crucial role in sharing new works and drawing attention to contemporary issues and authors. These gatherings were the social media of their time, serving as a platform for people to connect with the world around them while seeking entertainment. This anthology of short, humorous pieces serves as a valuable resource for anyone engaged in public performance, whether as a professional or within school and community settings. Each piece is crafted to be read aloud, shared, and enjoyed by an audience—ec...
Duration: 00:05:08013 - The Harmonious Lobsters
Nov 20, 2025Long before the age of radio, television, and digital media, public performances such as lectures, recitations, and readings played a crucial role in sharing new works and drawing attention to contemporary issues and authors. These gatherings were the social media of their time, serving as a platform for people to connect with the world around them while seeking entertainment. This anthology of short, humorous pieces serves as a valuable resource for anyone engaged in public performance, whether as a professional or within school and community settings. Each piece is crafted to be read aloud, shared, and enjoyed by an audience—ec...
Duration: 00:16:55012 - Molly Muldoon
Nov 19, 2025Long before the age of radio, television, and digital media, public performances such as lectures, recitations, and readings played a crucial role in sharing new works and drawing attention to contemporary issues and authors. These gatherings were the social media of their time, serving as a platform for people to connect with the world around them while seeking entertainment. This anthology of short, humorous pieces serves as a valuable resource for anyone engaged in public performance, whether as a professional or within school and community settings. Each piece is crafted to be read aloud, shared, and enjoyed by an audience—ec...
Duration: 00:10:19011 - King Bibbs
Nov 18, 2025Long before the age of radio, television, and digital media, public performances such as lectures, recitations, and readings played a crucial role in sharing new works and drawing attention to contemporary issues and authors. These gatherings were the social media of their time, serving as a platform for people to connect with the world around them while seeking entertainment. This anthology of short, humorous pieces serves as a valuable resource for anyone engaged in public performance, whether as a professional or within school and community settings. Each piece is crafted to be read aloud, shared, and enjoyed by an audience—ec...
Duration: 00:23:52010 - Gemini and Virgo
Nov 18, 2025Long before the age of radio, television, and digital media, public performances such as lectures, recitations, and readings played a crucial role in sharing new works and drawing attention to contemporary issues and authors. These gatherings were the social media of their time, serving as a platform for people to connect with the world around them while seeking entertainment. This anthology of short, humorous pieces serves as a valuable resource for anyone engaged in public performance, whether as a professional or within school and community settings. Each piece is crafted to be read aloud, shared, and enjoyed by an audience—ec...
Duration: 00:06:56009 - A Journey in Search of Nothing
Nov 18, 2025Long before the age of radio, television, and digital media, public performances such as lectures, recitations, and readings played a crucial role in sharing new works and drawing attention to contemporary issues and authors. These gatherings were the social media of their time, serving as a platform for people to connect with the world around them while seeking entertainment. This anthology of short, humorous pieces serves as a valuable resource for anyone engaged in public performance, whether as a professional or within school and community settings. Each piece is crafted to be read aloud, shared, and enjoyed by an audience—ec...
Duration: 00:22:56008 - The Caliph's Jester
Nov 18, 2025Long before the age of radio, television, and digital media, public performances such as lectures, recitations, and readings played a crucial role in sharing new works and drawing attention to contemporary issues and authors. These gatherings were the social media of their time, serving as a platform for people to connect with the world around them while seeking entertainment. This anthology of short, humorous pieces serves as a valuable resource for anyone engaged in public performance, whether as a professional or within school and community settings. Each piece is crafted to be read aloud, shared, and enjoyed by an audience—ec...
Duration: 00:06:24007 - The Fatal Legs
Nov 18, 2025Long before the age of radio, television, and digital media, public performances such as lectures, recitations, and readings played a crucial role in sharing new works and drawing attention to contemporary issues and authors. These gatherings were the social media of their time, serving as a platform for people to connect with the world around them while seeking entertainment. This anthology of short, humorous pieces serves as a valuable resource for anyone engaged in public performance, whether as a professional or within school and community settings. Each piece is crafted to be read aloud, shared, and enjoyed by an audience—ec...
Duration: 00:08:00006 - What Happened Last Night
Nov 18, 2025Long before the age of radio, television, and digital media, public performances such as lectures, recitations, and readings played a crucial role in sharing new works and drawing attention to contemporary issues and authors. These gatherings were the social media of their time, serving as a platform for people to connect with the world around them while seeking entertainment. This anthology of short, humorous pieces serves as a valuable resource for anyone engaged in public performance, whether as a professional or within school and community settings. Each piece is crafted to be read aloud, shared, and enjoyed by an audience—ec...
Duration: 00:10:35005 - The Lady Freemason
Nov 18, 2025Long before the age of radio, television, and digital media, public performances such as lectures, recitations, and readings played a crucial role in sharing new works and drawing attention to contemporary issues and authors. These gatherings were the social media of their time, serving as a platform for people to connect with the world around them while seeking entertainment. This anthology of short, humorous pieces serves as a valuable resource for anyone engaged in public performance, whether as a professional or within school and community settings. Each piece is crafted to be read aloud, shared, and enjoyed by an audience—ec...
Duration: 00:19:11004 - Slightly Deaf
Nov 18, 2025Long before the age of radio, television, and digital media, public performances such as lectures, recitations, and readings played a crucial role in sharing new works and drawing attention to contemporary issues and authors. These gatherings were the social media of their time, serving as a platform for people to connect with the world around them while seeking entertainment. This anthology of short, humorous pieces serves as a valuable resource for anyone engaged in public performance, whether as a professional or within school and community settings. Each piece is crafted to be read aloud, shared, and enjoyed by an audience—ec...
Duration: 00:20:08003 - The Troubles of a Triplet
Nov 18, 2025Long before the age of radio, television, and digital media, public performances such as lectures, recitations, and readings played a crucial role in sharing new works and drawing attention to contemporary issues and authors. These gatherings were the social media of their time, serving as a platform for people to connect with the world around them while seeking entertainment. This anthology of short, humorous pieces serves as a valuable resource for anyone engaged in public performance, whether as a professional or within school and community settings. Each piece is crafted to be read aloud, shared, and enjoyed by an audience—ec...
Duration: 00:05:00002 - Accompanied on the Flute
Nov 18, 2025Long before the age of radio, television, and digital media, public performances such as lectures, recitations, and readings played a crucial role in sharing new works and drawing attention to contemporary issues and authors. These gatherings were the social media of their time, serving as a platform for people to connect with the world around them while seeking entertainment. This anthology of short, humorous pieces serves as a valuable resource for anyone engaged in public performance, whether as a professional or within school and community settings. Each piece is crafted to be read aloud, shared, and enjoyed by an audience—ec...
Duration: 00:18:15001 - Preface
Nov 18, 2025Long before the age of radio, television, and digital media, public performances such as lectures, recitations, and readings played a crucial role in sharing new works and drawing attention to contemporary issues and authors. These gatherings were the social media of their time, serving as a platform for people to connect with the world around them while seeking entertainment. This anthology of short, humorous pieces serves as a valuable resource for anyone engaged in public performance, whether as a professional or within school and community settings. Each piece is crafted to be read aloud, shared, and enjoyed by an audience—ec...
Duration: 00:01:44