About this book
Cupid's Almanac and Guide to Hearticulture for This Year and Next by Oliver Herford is a witty, whimsical handbook that treats courtship as if it were a garden—planted, pruned, and sometimes overrun by the occasional Paterfamilias Furiosis. First published in 1908, Herford's mock-almanac blends playful illustrations, clever botanical metaphors, and bite-sized satirical entries—weather reports for lovers, tides of the Gulp stream, legal holidays like Proposal Day and Mourner's Morn, and tongue-in-cheek advice on cultivating the Proposal Plant.
Part nostalgia, part parody, the book sits comfortably in the tradition of Edwardian humorous literature, skewering social rituals and romantic affectations with gentle absurdity. Its small essays, lists, and faux-scientific observations reveal a sharp comic sensibility and an illustrator’s eye for visual gags, making it as much a piece of artful humor as a literary curiosity.
Ideal for listeners who enjoy classic satire, vintage humor, and charmingly eccentric nonfiction, this audiobook is perfect for Valentine’s-time listening, fans of witty short-form literature, or anyone looking for a clever, laugh-out-loud escape into an imaginative guide to matters of the heart.
