About this book
Chimes From A Jester’s Bells by Robert Jones Burdette rings with playful satire and homespun wisdom that never feels old-fashioned. Part I, "The Story of Rollo," follows Mr. Holliday’s well-meaning but comically misguided efforts to raise his son Rollo—an affectionate send-up of the mid-19th-century Rollo books by Jacob Abbott. Burdette, a late-19th-century American humorist, turns familiar moral instruction on its head: chapters close with a tongue-in-cheek Q&A, the characters mirror the era’s didactic traditions, and the comic mishaps illuminate plain truths about family life, patience, and human foibles.
Blending gentle pathos with sharp comedic timing, the fiction and humor of Chimes From A Jester’s Bells lampoon parental certainty while celebrating everyday kindness. The stories read like a warm, knowing chuckle from a bygone parlor—witty vignettes that double as subtle life lessons without ever spoiling the fun.
Perfect for listeners who enjoy classic humor, vintage fiction, and witty social satire, this audiobook is an ideal pick for parents, lovers of literary parody, and anyone who appreciates timeless observations delivered with charm and a wink.
