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  • Love Conquers All-Robert C. Benchley

    Love Conquers All-Robert C. Benchley
    Nov 7 2026
    Love Conquers All by Robert C. Benchley.

    Robert Benchley, 1889-1945, was a writer, humorist and actor of note during the 1920s through the early 1940s. Born in Massachusetts, he spent his early literary career in New York City as an editor, critic and columnist for many of the major magazines of the day. Along with George Kaufman, Dorothy Parker and Harpo Marx, he was an original "member" of the Algonquin Round Table. His popularity led him to a side career in radio and film, which took him to California in his later years. Writers as diverse as James Thurber, Woody Allen and Dave Barry have credited Benchley as an influence. Love Conquers All , originally published in 1922 is the second collection (of fifteen) gathering together Benchley's humorous essays and reviews. Some references are dated, of course, but the surreal and mundane targets of Benchley's wit will be familiar to everyone.

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    6 ore e 53 min
  • Short Nonfiction Collection, Vol. 044-Various

    Short Nonfiction Collection, Vol. 044-Various
    Aug 24 2026
    Dive into a world of whimsical exaggeration with Of All Things, a collection of dry, deadpan humor that brings the everyday experiences of the common man to life. These stories, infused with wit and charm, are a heartfelt tribute to my late father, Michael Earl Sproule (1947-2023). Summary by Aaron Sproule.
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    6 ore e 29 min
  • penny magazine of the Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge, issue 2-Charles Knight

    penny magazine of the Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge, issue 2-Charles Knight
    Aug 23 2026
    Dive into a world of whimsical exaggeration with Of All Things, a collection of dry, deadpan humor that brings the everyday experiences of the common man to life. These stories, infused with wit and charm, are a heartfelt tribute to my late father, Michael Earl Sproule (1947-2023). Summary by Aaron Sproule.
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    1 ora e 8 min
  • Short Nonfiction Collection, Vol. 052-Various

    Short Nonfiction Collection, Vol. 052-Various
    Aug 22 2026
    Dive into a world of whimsical exaggeration with Of All Things, a collection of dry, deadpan humor that brings the everyday experiences of the common man to life. These stories, infused with wit and charm, are a heartfelt tribute to my late father, Michael Earl Sproule (1947-2023). Summary by Aaron Sproule.

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    5 ore e 6 min
  • King Edward I of England Three Essays-Thomas Frederick Tout

    King Edward I of England Three Essays-Thomas Frederick Tout
    Aug 21 2026
    Dive into a world of whimsical exaggeration with Of All Things, a collection of dry, deadpan humor that brings the everyday experiences of the common man to life. These stories, infused with wit and charm, are a heartfelt tribute to my late father, Michael Earl Sproule (1947-2023). Summary by Aaron Sproule.

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    1 ora e 45 min
  • Not That it Matters (Version 2)-A. A. Milne

    Not That it Matters (Version 2)-A. A. Milne
    Aug 20 2026
    Dive into a world of whimsical exaggeration with Of All Things, a collection of dry, deadpan humor that brings the everyday experiences of the common man to life. These stories, infused with wit and charm, are a heartfelt tribute to my late father, Michael Earl Sproule (1947-2023). Summary by Aaron Sproule.
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    6 ore e 8 min
  • On Everything-Hilaire Belloc

    On Everything-Hilaire Belloc
    Aug 19 2026
    Dive into a world of whimsical exaggeration with Of All Things, a collection of dry, deadpan humor that brings the everyday experiences of the common man to life. These stories, infused with wit and charm, are a heartfelt tribute to my late father, Michael Earl Sproule (1947-2023). Summary by Aaron Sproule.

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    8 ore e 20 min
  • Dolliver Romance and Other Pieces-Nathaniel Hawthorne

    Dolliver Romance and Other Pieces-Nathaniel Hawthorne
    Aug 18 2026
    Dive into a world of whimsical exaggeration with Of All Things, a collection of dry, deadpan humor that brings the everyday experiences of the common man to life. These stories, infused with wit and charm, are a heartfelt tribute to my late father, Michael Earl Sproule (1947-2023). Summary by Aaron Sproule.

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    5 ore e 13 min