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Of All Things

Robert C. Benchley (1889 - 1945)

A collection of amusing essays satirizing serious consideration of topics including natural history, social etiquette, or indeed, civilized behavior (especially of the upper classes). (Summary by Arnold Banner)

Genre(s): Essays & Short Works, Humor

Language: English

Keyword(s): humor (638), satire (290), essay (72), etiquette (15)

Section	Chapter	Reader	Time
Play 01	The Social Life Of The Newt	Melora	00:10:32
Play 02	"Coffee, Megg And Ilk, Please"	Arnold	00:10:03
Play 03	When Genius Remained Your Humble Servant	Melora	00:16:25
Play 04	The Tortures Of Weekend Visiting	Arnold	00:14:18
Play 05	Gardening Notes	Melora	00:10:58
Play 06	Lesson Number One	Arnold	00:16:20
Play 07	Thoughts On Fuel Saving	Melora	00:14:48
Play 08	Not According To Hoyle	Arnold	00:15:43
Play 09	From Nine To Five	Melora	00:16:24
Play 10	Turning Over A New Ledger Leaf	Arnold	00:10:37
Play 11	A Piece Of Roast Beef	Melora	00:12:17
Play 12	The Community Masque As A Substitute For War	Arnold	00:11:18
Play 13	Call For Mr. Kenworthy!	Arnold	00:14:32
Play 14	Football; Courtesy Of Mr. Morse	Arnold	00:15:54
Play 15	A Little Debit In Your Tonneau	Arnold	00:11:01
Play 16	A Romance In Encyclopædia Land	Arnold	00:09:44
Play 17	The Passing Of The Orthodox Paradox	Arnold	00:07:55
Play 18	Shakespeare Explained	Arnold	00:08:13
Play 19	The Scientific Scenario	Arnold	00:09:12
Play 20	The Most Popular Book Of The Month	Arnold	00:09:10
Play 21	Christmas Afternoon	Arnold	00:08:27
Play 22	Hail, Vernal Equinox!	Arnold	00:14:06

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