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Dive into the whimsical world of 1915 through the eyes of Canadian humorist Stephen Leacock. With his sharp wit and a touch of irony, Leacock offers a delightful mix of humorous and cynical reflections on life, guaranteed to entertain and provoke thought. (Summary by TriciaG)

Dive into the whimsical world of 1910 with Literary Lapses, a collection of delightful sketches that explore the humorous side of life. Renowned humorist Professor Leacock has brought laughter to countless readers through his clever prose. A. P. Herbert once declared him the greatest jesters, the greatest humorist of the age. Join us as we celebrate the wit and charm of Leacocks work, brought to life by TriciaG and Wikipedia.

Arcadian Adventures with the Idle Rich is a delightful and humorous exploration of societys elite, penned by the talented Stephen Leacock and first published in 1914. This captivating work serves as a sequel to his beloved Sunshine Sketches of a Little Town, shifting the setting from a quaint Canadian village to the bustling heart of a major American city. Through a series of interconnected stories, Leacock offers a witty and keenly observed portrait of the upper crust, showcasing their quirks and follies. While it may not be as widely recognized today as its predecessor, Arcadian Adventures ...

Dive into the witty and whimsical world of Stephen Leacock, one of Canadas most celebrated authors. In Arcadian Adventures with the Idle Rich, Leacock presents a sharp and satirical take on urban life, contrasting with the lighter tone of his earlier work, Sunshine Sketches of a Little Town. With a keen eye for human quirks and absurdities, he elevates the follies of society to hilarious heights. Join narrator Winnifred Assmann as she brings this captivating collection of humorous fiction to life.

Dive into a delightful collection that features a witty parody of Problem Plays, alongside amusing anecdotes from the beloved Canadian humourist Stephen Leacock. Join us for a journey filled with laughter and clever insights, expertly narrated by TriciaG and brought to life by a talented cast.

One of Canada's most cherished writers, British-born Stephen Leacock was probably best known and loved for his works of light humor. First published in 1912, Sunshine Sketches of a Little Town is one of his most popular and enduring pieces of fiction. This collection of short stories describes the people that comprise a typical but fictional small town in Ontario - Mariposa. The book's appeal lies in the universality of the characters Leacock describes so eloquently, they live out their 'large' lives in the little town.

Step into the whimsical and wonderfully absurd world of Stephen Leacock, Canada’s beloved humorist. This carefully curated collection brings together 12 of his most delightful short stories from Frenzied Fiction (1918), Literary Lapses (1910), Nonsense Novels (1911), and Moonbeams from the Larger Lunacy (1915). Whether skewering the pretentiousness of academia, playfully mocking social conventions, or embracing the sheer joy of nonsense, Leacock’s tales remain as fresh and comical today as when they first captivated listeners over a century ago.

Nonsense Novels was first published in 1920 yet a century later remains a huge favorite among Stephen Leacock fans. The British-born Canadian writer was renowned for his humor, and Nonsense Novels epitomizes both this skill and his mastery of the ridiculous. From an ill-fated Middle Ages romance to the dubious skills of a pitiful private eye and the happy outcome of a generations-old Scottish feud, Nonsense Novels is a tremendous listen.

Stephen Leacock (1869-1944) may be considered the Canadian counterpart to Mark Twain. For many years he was professor of economics at Magill University and published a number of well-regarded texts on economics and political science. However, he is best known today for his many volumes of humorous fiction. During the 1920s he was one of the most widely read authors in the English-speaking world and was considered by Jack Benny and Groucho Marx to be one of the greatest comic writers of all time.

"Sunshine Sketches of a Little Town" is considered to be the masterpiece of Stephen Leacock. Originally published in 1912, it is a set of tales occurring in the fictional hamlet of Mariposa, on the shores of Lake Wissanotti. Many of the characters in the stories are patterned on locals of Orillia, Ontario. The stories are gems of Canadian small town folklore. Leacock brings the quirks, eccentricities and flaws of these everyday people to life in the most humorous way. Every corner of Mariposa has a story to tell!

Sunshine Sketches of a Little Town is a sequence of stories by Stephen Leacock, first published in 1912. It is generally considered to be one of the most enduring classics of Canadian humorous literature. The fictional setting for these stories is Mariposa, a small town on the shore of Lake Wissanotti. Although drawn from his experiences in Orillia, Ontario, Leacock notes: "Mariposa is not a real town. On the contrary, it is about seventy or eighty of them. You may find them all the way from Lake Superior to the sea, with the same square streets and the same maple trees and the same churches ...

Born in England in 1869, Stephen Leacock would immigrate to Canada and become a teacher, political scientist, and writer. He would ultimately come to be best known and loved as a humourist. Literary Lapses was first published as a collection of sketches in 1910, although many of the individual stories were first printed in various newspapers and periodicals, such as Punch, New York Life, and the Detroit Free Press.

Join Leacock on a whirlwind journey from cavemen to Santa Claus, as he humorously explores a diverse cast of characters including spies, know-it-alls, and journalists. With a keen eye on the evolution of city life, education, and work habits, Leacock delves into topics such as nature, fishing, gardening, success, and the spirits—both ghostly and those that Prohibition tried to ban. Each chapter serves as a delightful standalone story, perfect for anyone who loves a hearty laugh. Leacock’s wit evokes everything from gentle smiles to uproarious guffaws, interspersed with moments that might ...

'Number Fifty-Six' is a humorous tale of a Chinese laundryman who gets to know his clients through their laundry habits. He is able to infer much from the state of the various shirts, handkerchiefs, waistcoats which are delivered to him for washing. Of all his clients he is most fascinated by number 56...a man with strangely fluctuating shirt habits. And then one fateful day, a dreadful set of laundry is delivered to him....

In celebration of the Tercentenary of the Authorized Version of the English Bible from 1611, this concise yet captivating book invites readers on a remarkable journey through time. Beginning in 670 A.D. at the Monastery of Whitby, where the monk Caedmon transformed Scripture into beautiful Saxon verse, it traces the evolution of the Bible across twelve centuries, culminating in the pivotal meeting of English scholars at Westminster Abbey in 1870. This gathering ultimately led to the Revision of the Scriptures, which made its debut in 1881. (From the Preface)

The First World War has left the world in agony. Disillusionment, hopelessness, and horror are rife when a despondent author gets a visit by Father Time and Father Christmas, who come to raise his spirits. He wishes for better days, but the war has taken everything, turning him into a hopeless and angry nihilist. Nevertheless, the Christmas spirit is here to bring hope and another chance at happiness.

This a typical Christmas story but with a classic Leacock ironic twist and a zest of humour. "The Errors of Santa Claus" is a charming tale of gift-giving and kindness. It is Christmas time and parents are getting their children’s gifts ready.

Stephen Leacock was a prolific and brilliant writer, whose tongue-in-cheek writings have been amusing Canadian fans for decades. He first published Winsome Winnie in 1920 as part of a compendium of short stories entitled Winsome Winnie and Other New Nonsense Novels. It relates the trials and tribulations of the recently orphaned and penniless Winnifred Clair.

Stephen Leacock (1869 - 1944) is considered by many to be the Canadian counterpart to the better known American humorists Mark Twain and S.J. Perelman. In the early 20th century he was one of the most widely read authors in the English speaking world. Jack Benny and Groucho Marx considered Leacock as one of the funniest writers they had ever read. The following sketches have been adapted from pieces in the miscellanies Moonbeams from the Larger Lunacy and Further Foolishness, in which Leacock satirizes many of the social institutions of his time.

अतिसौजन्य आणि भिडस्तपणा हे गुण नसून माणसाचे शत्रू आहेत. त्यामुळे प्रसंगी प्राणाशीही गाठ पडू शकते. आध्यात्मिक क्षेत्रातल्या एका पाद्रीची तशा स्वभावामुळे काय अवस्था होते, हे पाहून हसता हसता आपल्या डोळ्यांत पाणी येईल. त्यातून धडा घेतला तरच ठीक नाही तर आपल्यावरही तशी वेळ कधी येईल, सांगता येत नाही. ऐका, 'सौजन्याचा बळी' ही स्टीफन लीकॉकलिखित, रविंद्र गुर्जर यांनी अनुवादित केलेली कथा दीप्ती सिधये यांच्यासह.