The Curious Book
(2025)

Fiction

eAudiobook

Provider: hoopla

Details

PUBLISHED
[United States] : Anthony Pica Productions, LLC, 2025
Made available through hoopla
EDITION
Unabridged
DESCRIPTION

1 online resource (1 audio file (1hr., 51 min.)) : digital

ISBN/ISSN
9798318474194 MWT18511067, 18511067
LANGUAGE
English
NOTES

Read by Jim Foster

A Dramatic Romance So Bad It's Brilliant. Step into the wildly over-the-top world of The Curious Book (originally titled The Enemy Conquered; or, Love Triumphant), Mark Twain's wickedly funny satire of 19th-century romantic fiction. In a tale dripping with flowery prose, impossible heroics, and swooning declarations of love, we meet the valiant Major Elfonzo-a man of honor, swordplay, and strangely poetic monologues. His heart beats only for the lovely Ambulinia, whose beauty is rivaled only by her baffling metaphors. But standing between them? An angry father, absurd obstacles, and enough melodrama to fuel a dozen dime novels. Narrated with impeccable timing and sly humor by Jim Foster, this audiobook brings Twain's parody to life with flair. Perfect for fans of literary humor, classic satire, or anyone who enjoys a good laugh at bad romance. Whether you're a Twain enthusiast or a curious listener looking for something delightfully ridiculous, The Curious Book promises laughs, gasps, and a whole lot of purple prose

Mode of access: World Wide Web

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