[Complete] Humorous Readings and Recitations by L. Wagner

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[Full] Humorous Readings and Recitations by Leopold Wagner (1858 - 0).

All audio files can be found on our catalog page: http://librivox.org/humorous-readings-and-recitations-by-leopold-wagner/
Before radio, television, and electronic mass media, lectures, recitations, public readings, and other public performances were important ways of sharing new works with the public or attracting public attention to issues and authors of the time. Public performance was, in a sense, the internet of its day, as people sought to learn of the world around them, as well as entertain themselves.
This anthology of short humorous pieces was intended as a ready reference of material of all sorts to those who participated in public performance, whether professionally, or as part of a school or community program. The pieces themselves were intended to be read aloud, shared with, and appreciated by, an audience. This intent is not dissimilar to the mission of Librivox in the twenty-first century.
They were written by popular authors of the period, some of whose names are still well known in the twenty first-century, such as J. M. Barrie (Peter Pan), Lewis Carroll (Alice in Wonderland), W.S. Gilbert (HMS Pinafore) and W.M. Thackeray (Vanity Fair), as well as others whose popularity has waned. (DrPGould)
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    6. Link to author on Wikipedia (if available): (Leopold Wagner) : n/a
    7. Link to title on Wikipedia (if available):
    8. Number of sections (files) this project will have: 41
    9. Does the project have an introduction or preface [y/n]: Yes
    10. Original publication date (if known): 1889
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    Genres for the project: Humorous Fiction; Short Stories

    Keywords that describe the book: humor, human nature, domestic life

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Post by DrPGould »

Thanks to Carolin for suggesting this reading! viewtopic.php?f=1&t=63528

To all who visit this board, Welcome! These short humorous pieces seem to promise that this project will be a lot of fun! :lol:

Many thanks,

Philip
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I'll set this up for you, Philip. Back in a few minutes with the MW.
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All set. You may want to edit the first post to eliminate ID tag requirements, and also to reflect the newer LV policy of "about 5 seconds" of silence at the end for any length section.
We'll stay on the Launch Pad for a few days to see if we attract a DPL.
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Thanks, Lynne! The MW looks great. :clap: I'll get to work.

Philip
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Post by DrPGould »

Ok--the MW has been filled and the first post edited.

Many thanks,

Philip
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Post by BettyB »

May I claim 2 and 15.

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Post by DrPGould »

BettyB:

Welcome to the project. Sections 2 and 15 are yours.

Many thanks,

Philip
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Post by Ealswythe »

Hi!
I'd like to take sections 22, 32, and 36!
Thank you!
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Post by DrPGould »

Hello Ealswythe! Welcome to the Project!

Sections 22, 32 and 36 are yours. Enjoy!

Many thanks,

Philip
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Post by Lmnei »

Hi Phillip!

Can I please claim the following sections to start?

5,6,7,9,11,13,17,20,25,27,29,30,31,39

Many thanks!
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Post by DrPGould »

Wow! Ok, Lynda. They're all yours. Welcome to the project!

Many thanks,

Philip
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Here is the link to the Preface. Running time is 1:43.

Philip

Note to Lynne: I'll PL the sections (except for this one) as they come in until we find a DPL.
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DrPGould wrote:Here is the link to the Preface. Running time is 1:43.

Philip

Note to Lynne: I'll PL the sections (except for this one) as they come in until we find a DPL.
I can PL that for you.
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Post by Lynnet »

And Preface PL OK :thumbs:
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