Half-Hours with the Idiot: Free Audiobook and Listening Guide

Half-Hours with the Idiot, credited to John Kendrick Bangs, is available as a LibriVox volunteer audiobook. This guide identifies the recording, its source summary and its audio tracks.

About the work

The LibriVox catalogue summary, preserved with the recording, reads:

LibriVox recording of Half-Hours with the Idiot by John Kendrick Bangs. Read in English by jmoon110; Kathleen Moore; realisticspeakers Mr Idiot returns with his opinions on a number of diverse topics, including women, taxation, and international diplomacy. As always, the Idiot's silly soliloquies are packed with equal parts ridiculous fallacy and sly wit. Which is your favourite? (Kim)

Recording facts

• Recording title: Half-Hours with the Idiot
• Author credits: John Kendrick Bangs
• Language: English
• Original MP3 tracks: 8
• Listed recording duration: 2:10:24

Catalogue topics

• satire
• humour

Track guide

1. 01 - As To Ambassadors' Residences — 16:59
2. 02 - As To The Fair Sex — 17:58
3. 03 - He Goes Christmas Shopping — 17:51
4. 04 - As To The Income Tax — 16:30
5. 05 - A Psychic Venture — 13:13
6. 06 - On Medical Conservation — 16:24
7. 07 - The U. S. Telephonic Aid Society — 16:33
8. 08 - For Tired Business Men — 14:56

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