035 - Acting with a Vengeance

035 - Acting with a Vengeance

Author: Leopold Wagner December 12, 2025 Duration: 13:58
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—echoing the mission of Librivox in today’s digital landscape. Featuring works from both renowned authors like J. M. Barrie (Peter Pan) and Lewis Carroll (Alice in Wonderland) as well as other writers whose star has faded, this collection promises laughter and joy for all who partake. (DrPGould)

Imagine a crowded hall in the late 19th century, the air thick with anticipation as a performer steps to the lectern to share a witty story. That vibrant tradition of shared laughter and literary entertainment is revived in Humorous Readings and Recitations, curated by Leopold Wagner. This audio collection bypasses modern algorithms to return to the simple, enduring pleasure of a well-told tale performed aloud. Each episode is a short escape into clever satire, playful character sketches, and comic observations, all drawn from a rich legacy of performing arts. You’ll hear the wit and rhythm of language crafted for the spoken word, offering a refreshing pause from today’s digital noise. Wagner selects and presents each piece with an ear for timing and charm, highlighting fiction and performances designed purely to delight. Tune in for a dose of intelligent mirth, a reminder that the oldest forms of connection-a story, a voice, a shared chuckle-remain powerfully effective. This podcast is your private seat at a timeless gathering where the only goal is the joy of recitation.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 41

Humorous Readings and Recitations
Podcast Episodes
041 - Seaside Lodgings [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 16:07
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 aut…
040 - On Punning [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 4:28
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 aut…
039 - Billy Dumps the Tailor [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 8:58
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 aut…
038 - Moral Music [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 9:52
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 aut…
037 - The Sorrows of Werther [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:27
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 aut…
036 - My Fortnight at Wretchedville [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 22:43
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 aut…
034 - The Charity Dinner [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 21:32
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 aut…
033 - Domestic Asides [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:15
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 aut…
032 - Mr Caudle has lent an Acquaintance the Family Umbrella [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 9:27
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 aut…
031 - Artemus Ward's Visit to the Tower of London [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 11:39
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 aut…