Stephen Leacock (1869–1944)
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Born in Swanmore, England, Stephen Leacock was one of 11 children of an unsuccessful farmer and an ambitious mother, a woman to whom Leacock no doubt owed his energetic and status-conscious nature. In 1891, while teaching at the prestigious Upper Canada College in Toronto, Leacock obtained a modern mehr anzeigen language degree from the University of Toronto. In 1903, after receiving a Ph.D. in political economy from the University of Chicago, he joined the staff of McGill University, Montreal, as professor of politics and economics. Leacock's career as a humorist began when he had some comic pieces published as Literary Lapses in 1910. This successful book was followed by two more books of comic sketches, Nonsense Novels (1911) and Sunshine Sketches of a Little Town (1912), which is now considered his best book. Leacock continued this frantic literary output for the remainder of his career, producing more than 30 books of humor as well as biographies and social commentaries. The Stephen Leacock Medal for Humour was established after his death to honor annually an outstanding Canadian humorist. (Bowker Author Biography) weniger anzeigen
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Wissenswertes
- Rechtmäßiger Name
- Leacock, Stephen Butler
- Geburtstag
- 1869-12-30
- Todestag
- 1944-03-28
- Begräbnisort
- Sibbald Point, Sutton, Ontario, Canada
- Geschlecht
- male
- Nationalität
- UK (birth)
Canada - Geburtsort
- Swanmore, Hampshire, England, UK
- Sterbeort
- Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- Wohnorte
- Swanmore, Hampshire, England, UK
Sutton, Ontario, Canada
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Uxbridge, Ontario, Canada
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Orillia, Ontario, Canada - Ausbildung
- Upper Canada College
University of Toronto
University of Chicago (Ph.D.) - Berufe
- teacher
Professor of Political Science
humorist - Organisationen
- McGill University
- Preise und Auszeichnungen
- Lorne Pierce Medal (1937)
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Canadian Author Challenge — February: Helen Humphreys & Stephen Leacock in 75 Books Challenge for 2016 (März 2016)
Short story of man (pastor?) who comes for dinner but is trapped by politeness in Name that Book (März 2016)
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Sunshine Sketches of a Little Town is a delightful read by Stephen Leacock.
I had to read this for a Canadian Literature class, and my gosh is it such a gem! It's one of those historical books I had never even heard of, yet it is such a staple for Canadian culture. Hilarity and hypocrisy ensues in this book, and it's just overall amazing. I'm truly impressed and want to pick up more by this comedic genius.
This collection of stories follows the city of Mariposa and its wacky and unusual residents. Politics, romance and business all intertwine and make this book one joyful ride.
There's lots of sarcasm, irony and satire hidden among this book. The descriptions of Mariposa also prove to be stunning beautiful and absolutely hilarious. Yes, indeed if you have seen one Canadian city, you have seen them all!
If you're looking for a little satire with a lot of Canadian wit and culture among it, grab this book. It's also a very positive book, shockingly. It doesn't make you feel negative or disgusted at the town of Mariposa. It's a book you're going to chuckle at. Enjoy the positivity - we need it during times like these.
Five out of five stars.… (mehr)
I had to read this for a Canadian Literature class, and my gosh is it such a gem! It's one of those historical books I had never even heard of, yet it is such a staple for Canadian culture. Hilarity and hypocrisy ensues in this book, and it's just overall amazing. I'm truly impressed and want to pick up more by this comedic genius.
This collection of stories follows the city of Mariposa and its wacky and unusual residents. Politics, romance and business all intertwine and make this book one joyful ride.
There's lots of sarcasm, irony and satire hidden among this book. The descriptions of Mariposa also prove to be stunning beautiful and absolutely hilarious. Yes, indeed if you have seen one Canadian city, you have seen them all!
If you're looking for a little satire with a lot of Canadian wit and culture among it, grab this book. It's also a very positive book, shockingly. It doesn't make you feel negative or disgusted at the town of Mariposa. It's a book you're going to chuckle at. Enjoy the positivity - we need it during times like these.
Five out of five stars.… (mehr)
A collection of short pieces Contents: The Secrets of Success; The Human Mind Up to Date; The Human Body: Its Care and Prevention; The Perfect Salesman; Romances of Business; The Perfect Lover's Guide; The Progress of Human Knowledge; Glimpses of the Future in America; My Unposted Correspondence; Letters to the New Rulers of the World. This collection does not contain any of Leacock's classics, but is an enjoyable read, and a reminder that this Canadian was the English speaking world's favourite humourist in the 1920's.… (mehr)
Indeholder "Højfinansens Troldmand", "Mr. Tomlinsons Veldædighed", "Mrs. Rasselyer-Browns Selskab", "Mr. Spillikins' Kærlighedshistorie", "De rivaliserende Kirker St. Asaph og St. Psoph", "Pastor Uttermust Dumfarthings Præstegerning".
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