Guy Wetmore Carryl
Fables for the Frivolous
Dive into the whimsical world of Fables for the Frivolous, one of the earliest gems by American parodist Guy Wetmore Carryl. These delightful verses breathe new life into the timeless tales of Jean de La Fontaine, offering light-hearted adaptations that entertain while imparting wisdom. Each fable concludes with a clever moral and a playful pun, making the lessons both memorable and enjoyable. Among the standout stories are The Persevering Tortoise and the Pretentious Hare, The Arrogant Frog and the Superior Bull, and The Sycophantic Fox and the Gullible Raven. Join us for a charming journey t...
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Guy Wetmore Carryl
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Nov 20, 2025
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Episodes
20 - The Impetuous Breeze and the Diplomatic Sun 20.11.2025 4:26
Dive into the whimsical world of Fables for the Frivolous, one of the earliest gems by American parodist Guy Wetmore Carryl. These delightful verses breathe new life into the timeless tales of Jean de La Fontaine, offering light-hearted adaptations that entertain while imparting wisdom. Each fable concludes with a clever moral and a playful pun, making the lessons both memorable and enjoyable. Amo...
19 - The Hospitable Caledonian and the Thankless Viper 19.11.2025 2:23
Dive into the whimsical world of Fables for the Frivolous, one of the earliest gems by American parodist Guy Wetmore Carryl. These delightful verses breathe new life into the timeless tales of Jean de La Fontaine, offering light-hearted adaptations that entertain while imparting wisdom. Each fable concludes with a clever moral and a playful pun, making the lessons both memorable and enjoyable. Amo...
18 - The Abbreviated Fox and His Sceptical Comrades 18.11.2025 2:25
Dive into the whimsical world of Fables for the Frivolous, one of the earliest gems by American parodist Guy Wetmore Carryl. These delightful verses breathe new life into the timeless tales of Jean de La Fontaine, offering light-hearted adaptations that entertain while imparting wisdom. Each fable concludes with a clever moral and a playful pun, making the lessons both memorable and enjoyable. Amo...
17 - The Precipitate Cock and the Unappreciated Pearl 17.11.2025 1:55
Dive into the whimsical world of Fables for the Frivolous, one of the earliest gems by American parodist Guy Wetmore Carryl. These delightful verses breathe new life into the timeless tales of Jean de La Fontaine, offering light-hearted adaptations that entertain while imparting wisdom. Each fable concludes with a clever moral and a playful pun, making the lessons both memorable and enjoyable. Amo...
16 - The Confiding Peasant and the Maladroit Bear 16.11.2025 2:40
Dive into the whimsical world of Fables for the Frivolous, one of the earliest gems by American parodist Guy Wetmore Carryl. These delightful verses breathe new life into the timeless tales of Jean de La Fontaine, offering light-hearted adaptations that entertain while imparting wisdom. Each fable concludes with a clever moral and a playful pun, making the lessons both memorable and enjoyable. Amo...
15 - The Microscopic Trout and the Machiavellian Fisherman 15.11.2025 3:30
Dive into the whimsical world of Fables for the Frivolous, one of the earliest gems by American parodist Guy Wetmore Carryl. These delightful verses breathe new life into the timeless tales of Jean de La Fontaine, offering light-hearted adaptations that entertain while imparting wisdom. Each fable concludes with a clever moral and a playful pun, making the lessons both memorable and enjoyable. Amo...
14 - The Sycophantic Fox and the Gullible Raven 14.11.2025 2:52
Dive into the whimsical world of Fables for the Frivolous, one of the earliest gems by American parodist Guy Wetmore Carryl. These delightful verses breathe new life into the timeless tales of Jean de La Fontaine, offering light-hearted adaptations that entertain while imparting wisdom. Each fable concludes with a clever moral and a playful pun, making the lessons both memorable and enjoyable. Amo...
13 - The Inhuman Wolf and the Lamb Sans Gene 13.11.2025 2:36
Dive into the whimsical world of Fables for the Frivolous, one of the earliest gems by American parodist Guy Wetmore Carryl. These delightful verses breathe new life into the timeless tales of Jean de La Fontaine, offering light-hearted adaptations that entertain while imparting wisdom. Each fable concludes with a clever moral and a playful pun, making the lessons both memorable and enjoyable. Amo...
12 - The Vainglorious Oak and the Modest Bullrush 12.11.2025 2:37
Dive into the whimsical world of Fables for the Frivolous, one of the earliest gems by American parodist Guy Wetmore Carryl. These delightful verses breathe new life into the timeless tales of Jean de La Fontaine, offering light-hearted adaptations that entertain while imparting wisdom. Each fable concludes with a clever moral and a playful pun, making the lessons both memorable and enjoyable. Amo...
11 - The Pampered Lapdog and the Misguided Ass 11.11.2025 2:24
Dive into the whimsical world of Fables for the Frivolous, one of the earliest gems by American parodist Guy Wetmore Carryl. These delightful verses breathe new life into the timeless tales of Jean de La Fontaine, offering light-hearted adaptations that entertain while imparting wisdom. Each fable concludes with a clever moral and a playful pun, making the lessons both memorable and enjoyable. Amo...
10 - The Impecunious Grasshopper and the Frugal Ant 11.11.2025 2:33
Dive into the whimsical world of Fables for the Frivolous, one of the earliest gems by American parodist Guy Wetmore Carryl. These delightful verses breathe new life into the timeless tales of Jean de La Fontaine, offering light-hearted adaptations that entertain while imparting wisdom. Each fable concludes with a clever moral and a playful pun, making the lessons both memorable and enjoyable. Amo...
09 - The Urban Rat and the Suburban Rat 11.11.2025 2:12
Dive into the whimsical world of Fables for the Frivolous, one of the earliest gems by American parodist Guy Wetmore Carryl. These delightful verses breathe new life into the timeless tales of Jean de La Fontaine, offering light-hearted adaptations that entertain while imparting wisdom. Each fable concludes with a clever moral and a playful pun, making the lessons both memorable and enjoyable. Amo...
08 - The Rude Rat and the Unostentatious Oyster 11.11.2025 2:39
Dive into the whimsical world of Fables for the Frivolous, one of the earliest gems by American parodist Guy Wetmore Carryl. These delightful verses breathe new life into the timeless tales of Jean de La Fontaine, offering light-hearted adaptations that entertain while imparting wisdom. Each fable concludes with a clever moral and a playful pun, making the lessons both memorable and enjoyable. Amo...
07 - The Unusual Goose and the Imbecilic Woodcutter 11.11.2025 2:12
Dive into the whimsical world of Fables for the Frivolous, one of the earliest gems by American parodist Guy Wetmore Carryl. These delightful verses breathe new life into the timeless tales of Jean de La Fontaine, offering light-hearted adaptations that entertain while imparting wisdom. Each fable concludes with a clever moral and a playful pun, making the lessons both memorable and enjoyable. Amo...
06 - The Iconoclastic Rustic and the Apropos Acorn 11.11.2025 2:44
Dive into the whimsical world of Fables for the Frivolous, one of the earliest gems by American parodist Guy Wetmore Carryl. These delightful verses breathe new life into the timeless tales of Jean de La Fontaine, offering light-hearted adaptations that entertain while imparting wisdom. Each fable concludes with a clever moral and a playful pun, making the lessons both memorable and enjoyable. Amo...
05 - The Domineering Eagle and the Inventive Bratling 11.11.2025 2:41
Dive into the whimsical world of Fables for the Frivolous, one of the earliest gems by American parodist Guy Wetmore Carryl. These delightful verses breathe new life into the timeless tales of Jean de La Fontaine, offering light-hearted adaptations that entertain while imparting wisdom. Each fable concludes with a clever moral and a playful pun, making the lessons both memorable and enjoyable. Amo...
04 - The Arrogant Frog and the Superior Bull 11.11.2025 2:08
Dive into the whimsical world of Fables for the Frivolous, one of the earliest gems by American parodist Guy Wetmore Carryl. These delightful verses breathe new life into the timeless tales of Jean de La Fontaine, offering light-hearted adaptations that entertain while imparting wisdom. Each fable concludes with a clever moral and a playful pun, making the lessons both memorable and enjoyable. Amo...
03 - The Patrician Peacocks and the Overweening Jay 11.11.2025 2:44
Dive into the whimsical world of Fables for the Frivolous, one of the earliest gems by American parodist Guy Wetmore Carryl. These delightful verses breathe new life into the timeless tales of Jean de La Fontaine, offering light-hearted adaptations that entertain while imparting wisdom. Each fable concludes with a clever moral and a playful pun, making the lessons both memorable and enjoyable. Amo...
02 - The Persevering Tortoise and the Pretentious Hare 11.11.2025 2:23
Dive into the whimsical world of Fables for the Frivolous, one of the earliest gems by American parodist Guy Wetmore Carryl. These delightful verses breathe new life into the timeless tales of Jean de La Fontaine, offering light-hearted adaptations that entertain while imparting wisdom. Each fable concludes with a clever moral and a playful pun, making the lessons both memorable and enjoyable. Amo...
01 - The Arrogant Fox and the Unapproachable Grapes 11.11.2025 2:36
Dive into the whimsical world of Fables for the Frivolous, one of the earliest gems by American parodist Guy Wetmore Carryl. These delightful verses breathe new life into the timeless tales of Jean de La Fontaine, offering light-hearted adaptations that entertain while imparting wisdom. Each fable concludes with a clever moral and a playful pun, making the lessons both memorable and enjoyable. Amo...
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