The Caravaners

One of Elizabeth von Arnim's funniest books, The Caravaners follows an absurdly self-important husband on a holiday journey with disastrous results. Told through his wonderfully unreliable perspective, the novel becomes a masterpiece of comic irony. Every mishap reveals more than he understands. The humor is sharp, elegant, and delightfully merciless. At the same time, the book offers subtle commentary on marriage and vanity. Listeners who love classic comedy will treasure it. A brilliant and underrated comic gem.