Love Conquers All

By Benchley, Robert

Book Id: WPLBN0002954710
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File Size: 198.30 MB
Reproduction Date: 2006

Title:	Love Conquers All
Author:	Benchley, Robert
Volume:
Language:	English
Subject:	Fiction, Comedy
Collections:	Audio Books Collection, Love Conquers All; by Robert C. Benchley
Historic Publication Date:	1922
Publisher:	LibriVox Audio Books


Citation APA MLA Chicago Benchley, B. R. (1922). Love Conquers All. Retrieved from http://gutenberg.us/

Description
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. This volume collects 63 excellent gems from his early professional work, when Benchley's enthusiasm and style were approaching their peak. (Summary by Ted Delorme)

Summary
Electronic recorded live performance of a reading

Excerpt
Comedy