Fables for the Frivolous

Guy Wetmore Carryl
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Enter a delightful realm where whimsy and wisdom intertwine, as suggested by the enchanting title. "Fables for the Frivolous" invites listeners to revel in a rotating collection of clever adaptations that breathe new life into classic tales. Each episode features a new complete audiobook that showcases the playful spirit of fables, transforming age-old stories into light-hearted narratives infused with humor and insight. These unique explorations celebrate the art of storytelling, where each fable concludes with a witty moral, ensuring that the lessons learned are as enjoyable as they are enlightening. With a focus on the charming and the absurd, this podcast is a perfect escape for those seeking both entertainment and a dash of reflection. Join us in discovering a new book with every episode, and let the frivolity of fables spark your imagination and inspire your day!

  1. Sep 9

    Burning Wheel-Aldous Huxley

    One of the earliest works by the American parodist, Guy Wetmore Carryl, these fables are adapted from Jean de La Fontaine’s original writings. The fables are written in verse, and are light-hearted re-tellings of fables from two centuries before, each ending with a moral and a pun. Among the more celebrated of the fables are The Persevering Tortoise and the Pretentious Hare, The Arrogant Frog and the Superior Bull, and The Sycophantic Fox and the Gullible Raven. (Summary written by Chriss)

  2. Sep 8

    Jack and the Check Book-John Kendrick Bangs

    One of the earliest works by the American parodist, Guy Wetmore Carryl, these fables are adapted from Jean de La Fontaine’s original writings. The fables are written in verse, and are light-hearted re-tellings of fables from two centuries before, each ending with a moral and a pun. Among the more celebrated of the fables are The Persevering Tortoise and the Pretentious Hare, The Arrogant Frog and the Superior Bull, and The Sycophantic Fox and the Gullible Raven. (Summary written by Chriss)

  3. Sep 7

    Wilderness Songs-Grace H. Conkling

    One of the earliest works by the American parodist, Guy Wetmore Carryl, these fables are adapted from Jean de La Fontaine’s original writings. The fables are written in verse, and are light-hearted re-tellings of fables from two centuries before, each ending with a moral and a pun. Among the more celebrated of the fables are The Persevering Tortoise and the Pretentious Hare, The Arrogant Frog and the Superior Bull, and The Sycophantic Fox and the Gullible Raven. (Summary written by Chriss)

  4. Sep 6

    Second April-Edna St. Vincent Millay

    One of the earliest works by the American parodist, Guy Wetmore Carryl, these fables are adapted from Jean de La Fontaine’s original writings. The fables are written in verse, and are light-hearted re-tellings of fables from two centuries before, each ending with a moral and a pun. Among the more celebrated of the fables are The Persevering Tortoise and the Pretentious Hare, The Arrogant Frog and the Superior Bull, and The Sycophantic Fox and the Gullible Raven. (Summary written by Chriss)

  5. Sep 5

    Poems-G. K. Chesterton

    One of the earliest works by the American parodist, Guy Wetmore Carryl, these fables are adapted from Jean de La Fontaine’s original writings. The fables are written in verse, and are light-hearted re-tellings of fables from two centuries before, each ending with a moral and a pun. Among the more celebrated of the fables are The Persevering Tortoise and the Pretentious Hare, The Arrogant Frog and the Superior Bull, and The Sycophantic Fox and the Gullible Raven. (Summary written by Chriss)

  6. Sep 4

    Mortal Coils-Aldous Huxley

    One of the earliest works by the American parodist, Guy Wetmore Carryl, these fables are adapted from Jean de La Fontaine’s original writings. The fables are written in verse, and are light-hearted re-tellings of fables from two centuries before, each ending with a moral and a pun. Among the more celebrated of the fables are The Persevering Tortoise and the Pretentious Hare, The Arrogant Frog and the Superior Bull, and The Sycophantic Fox and the Gullible Raven. (Summary written by Chriss)

  7. Sep 3

    Mother Goose for Grownups-Guy Wetmore Carryl

    One of the earliest works by the American parodist, Guy Wetmore Carryl, these fables are adapted from Jean de La Fontaine’s original writings. The fables are written in verse, and are light-hearted re-tellings of fables from two centuries before, each ending with a moral and a pun. Among the more celebrated of the fables are The Persevering Tortoise and the Pretentious Hare, The Arrogant Frog and the Superior Bull, and The Sycophantic Fox and the Gullible Raven. (Summary written by Chriss)

  8. Sep 2

    Satires-Decimus Iunius Iuvenalis

    One of the earliest works by the American parodist, Guy Wetmore Carryl, these fables are adapted from Jean de La Fontaine’s original writings. The fables are written in verse, and are light-hearted re-tellings of fables from two centuries before, each ending with a moral and a pun. Among the more celebrated of the fables are The Persevering Tortoise and the Pretentious Hare, The Arrogant Frog and the Superior Bull, and The Sycophantic Fox and the Gullible Raven. (Summary written by Chriss)

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Enter a delightful realm where whimsy and wisdom intertwine, as suggested by the enchanting title. "Fables for the Frivolous" invites listeners to revel in a rotating collection of clever adaptations that breathe new life into classic tales. Each episode features a new complete audiobook that showcases the playful spirit of fables, transforming age-old stories into light-hearted narratives infused with humor and insight. These unique explorations celebrate the art of storytelling, where each fable concludes with a witty moral, ensuring that the lessons learned are as enjoyable as they are enlightening. With a focus on the charming and the absurd, this podcast is a perfect escape for those seeking both entertainment and a dash of reflection. Join us in discovering a new book with every episode, and let the frivolity of fables spark your imagination and inspire your day!

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  • Creator
    Guy Wetmore Carryl
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    28
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Copyright Poetry Genre
  • Show Website
    Fables for the Frivolous