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The Remarkable Rocket

Oscar Wilde

Narrated by Mark Young

Released
February 16, 2026
Length
25 mins
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Unabridged Audiobook
Publisher
Lauscher Audiobooks
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This story follows a self-important firework at a royal wedding, who dismisses the other fireworks and shows off his supposed sensitivity by crying. His emotional display ultimately prevents him from igniting properly, leading to his disposal. The narrative offers a humorous look at vanity and humility through the firework's antics.

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