Short Circuits - format ePub

Widely considered a classic of Canadian humorous literature, Sunshine Sketches of a Little Town tells stories set in the fictional town of Mariposa. The author Stephen Leacock most certainly based the...

In "Literary Lapses," Stephen Leacock, a master of wit and humor, showcases his sharp critique of society through a collection of essays and short stories that deftly blend satire and parody. Published...

In "Frenzied Fiction," Stephen Leacock employs a satirical lens to explore the absurdities of literature and the human condition. The book comprises a series of witty short stories that parody various...

Stephen Leacock's 'The Unsolved Riddle of Social Justice' is a thought-provoking treatise that delves into the complexities of social justice in a rapidly changing world. Written with a blend of wit and...

Stephen Leacock's 'Sunshine Sketches of a Little Town' is a charming and satirical collection of interconnected short stories that take place in the fictional small town of Mariposa. Through humor and...

In 'Winnowed Wisdom' by Stephen Leacock, readers are treated to a collection of witty essays and satirical pieces that delve into various aspects of society, politics, and human nature. Written in Leacock's...

In 'Further Foolishness' by Stephen Leacock, readers are treated to a collection of witty and humorous essays that satirize various aspects of society and human nature. Leacock's light-hearted and clever...

In 'My Discovery of England' by Stephen Leacock, the author takes readers on a journey through the English countryside, offering humorous insights and observations along the way. Leacock's witty and satirical...

Stephen Leacock's 'Short Circuits' is a collection of humorous essays that satirize various aspects of social, political, and economic life. Written in Leacock's signature witty and light-hearted style,...

Stephen Leacock's 'Arcadian Adventures with the Idle Rich' presents a satirical look at the lives of the wealthy upper class through a series of humorous and insightful short stories. Written in a light...

In "Arcadian Adventures with the Idle Rich," Stephen Leacock employs his signature wit and humor to craft a satirical exploration of the lives of the affluent elite in early 20th century Canada. Through...

In "Literary Lapses," Stephen Leacock deftly employs his hallmark wit and humor to deconstruct the conventions of literature and the world at large. With a blend of satire, parody, and whimsical observation,...

In "Sunshine Sketches of a Little Town," Stephen Leacock masterfully captures the essence of small-town life in early 20th century Canada through a series of humorous and poignant vignettes. The book...

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Humorist Stephen Leacock was known for targeting the excesses of the aristocratic class in his lighthearted satire. This tendency is on full display in Arcadian Adventures with the Idle Rich, a series...

"The Dawn of Canadian History: A Chronicle of Aboriginal Canada" by Stephen Leacock is a captivating exploration of the rich and diverse history of Indigenous peoples in Canada. Leacock, a renowned Canadian...

Please note: This audiobook has been created using AI voice. Sunshine Sketches of a Little Town is Stephen Leacock’s humourous and affectionate account of smalltown life in the fictional town of Mariposa....

"The Marine Excursion of the Knights of Pythias" is the third story from Stephen Leacock’s masterpiece story sequence "Sunshine Sketches of a Little Town". It deals with an exploration of the social,...

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....

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...

In "Further Foolishness," Stephen Leacock sharpens his wit and keen observational humor, delivering a series of essays that explore human nature and society with a light-hearted touch. Written in the...

This book is sent you by the Board of Trade of the town of Orillia, Ontario, Canada in the hope that it may help to draw attention to the opportunities for investment of British capital in the industries...

Der Buchtext beschreibt die schlechte Lage der Welt und die unterschiedlichen Meinungen darüber, wie das Problem angegangen werden sollte. Professor Leacock ist der Meinung, dass das Problem tief verwurzelt...

A collection of wry looks at literature, education, and other social phenomena by Canadian humourist and economics professor, Stephen Leacock.

Ten silly stories by Canadian humourist Stephen Leacock. (Summary by Tricia G)

This lengthy political essay by noted Canadian humourist Stephen Leacock was written while he was professor of political economy at McGill University. He argues for a middle ground between capitalism...

8 great spoofs of 'types' of fiction by the premier Canadian humorist Leacock, taken from his book Nonsense Novels. The title of each parody gives away its genre: Soaked in Seaweed or, Upset in the Ocean;...

Humorous, ironic, and sometimes cynical observations of life in 1915 from Canadian humourist Stephen Leacock.

Short sketches relating the humourous side of life in 1910. "Professor Leacock has made more people laugh with the written word than any other living author. One may say he is one of the greatest jesters,...

A 1924 collection of essays by the celebrated Canadian humorist, popular in the first half of the twentieth century throughout the English speaking world. - Summary by david wales

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In 1855, Walt Whitman published — at his own expense — the first edition of Leaves of Grass, a visionary volume of twelve poems. Showing the influence of a uniquely American form of mysticism known as...

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When her former governess finds happiness as the bride of a local widower, the brilliant and beautiful Emma Woodhouse — one of Jane Austen’s immortal creations — flatters herself that she alone has secured...

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Mary Shelley began writing Frankenstein when she was only eighteen. At once a Gothic thriller, a passionate romance, and a cautionary tale about the dangers of science, Frankenstein tells the story of...

Wilde’s only novel, first published in 1890, is a brilliantly designed puzzle, intended to tease conventional minds with its exploration of the myriad interrelationships between art, life and consequence....

The series that inspired the Netflix show. This collection contains 38 Arsène Lupin stories (the biggest and greatest Arsène Lupin collection in the eBook world), including: - Arsène Lupin, Gentleman...

Mrs. Dalloway chronicles a June day in the life of Clarissa Dalloway–a day that is taken up with running minor errands in preparation for a party and that is punctuated, toward the end, by the suicide...

The books that inspired the Netflix crime series. Here you will find the following original works: - Arsène Lupin, Gentleman Burglar - Arsène Lupin versus Herlock Sholmes - The Hollow Needle - 813 -...

The Brothers Karamasov is a murder mystery, a courtroom drama, and an exploration of erotic rivalry in a series of triangular love affairs involving the “wicked and sentimental” Fyodor Pavlovich Karamazov...

Meg is the eldest and on the brink of love. Then there’s tomboy Jo who longs to be a writer. Sweet-natured Beth always puts others first, and finally there’s Amy, the youngest and most precocious. Together...

Jonathan Harker, a young London solicitor travels to Transylvania to help a rich nobleman, Count Dracula, purchase an estate in England. Dracula is planning to immigrate to England, and wants Harker to...

Fame. Fashion. Friendship. Hollie can't catch a break. She's broke, she's back living with her family, and her career prospects are precisely zero. So when the chance arises for her and her best friend...

Sherlock Holmes is a fictional detective of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, who first appeared in publication in 1887. He is the creation of Scottish born author and physician Sir Arthur Conan...

The story of the orphan Oliver, who runs away from the workhouse only to be taken in by a den of thieves, shocked readers when it was first published. Dickens's tale of childhood innocence beset by evil...

This ebook compiles Jule Verne's complete collection, including "Twenty-Thousand Leagues Under the Sea", "Journey to the Interior of the Earth", "The Mysterious Island", "Around the World in Eighty Days",...

This volume collects the complete writings of Virginia Woolf: 8 novels, 3 'biographies,' 46 short stories, 606 essays, 1 play, her diary and some letters. Contents: THE NOVELS The Voyage Out Night...

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As the interminable case of Jarndyce and Jarndyce grinds its way through the Court of Chancery, it draws together a disparate group of people: Ada and Richard Clare, whose inheritance is gradually being...

"The Power of Your Subconscious Mind" will open a world of success, happiness, prosperity, and peace for you. It is one of the most brilliant and beloved spiritual self-help works of all time which can...

In the vast expanse of the treacherous ocean, a legendary tale unfolds, gripping the hearts of readers for generations to come. Immerse yourself in the thrilling world of "Moby Dick," a literary masterpiece...

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In exploring everyday life and its intersections with death, this enduring collection of stories offers a naturalistic depiction of the working class in early twentieth-century Dublin. Joyce masterfully...

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