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7 best short stories by Stephen Leacock by Stephen Leacock,August Nemo Pdf
Stephen Leacock sees the comic of social situations. His writing exposes the incongruity between appearance and reality in human conduct, and his work is characterized by the invention of lively comic situations. Through this seven specially selected short stories you can meet and have fun with this author: - My Financial Career - Merry Christmas - How to Make a Million Dollars - How to Live to be 200 - How to Avoid Getting Married - Aristocratic Education - Self-Made Men
7 best short stories - Morality Tales by Stephen Leacock,Leo Tolstoy,Mark Twain,Bjørnstjerne Bjørnson,Kate Chopin,Guy de Maupassant,Matsuo Bashō,August Nemo Pdf
One of the functions of literature is to share experiences and reflections, thus improving the community as a whole. It is in this spirit that the authors compiled here wrote stories full of important lessons. Critic August Nemo selected seven short stories with timeless messages: The Aged Mother by Matsuo Basho - The Five Boons of Life by Mark Twain - The Awful Fate of Melpomenus Jones by Stephen Leacock - Work, Death and Sickness by Leo Tolstoy - The Father by Bjørnstjerne Bjørnson - Emancipation. A Life Fable by Kate Chopin - An Uncomfortable Bed by Guy de MaupassantFor more books with interesting themes, be sure to check the other books in this collection!
7 best short stories - Food by Saki (H.H. Munro),Jack London,Anton Chekhov,Stephen Leacock,Zona Gale,O. Henry,August Nemo Pdf
Eating is more than just feeding the body. The time for a meal is the time to unite the community around a table and share. The taste of food can evoke feelings and memories such as longing, joy and contemplation. Knowing this, writers have always used food as a subject in their works, to metaphorize feelings and thoughts. The critic August Nemo selected seven short stories by great authors who mixed literature and cuisine. Enjoy! - A Piece of Steak by Jack London - Gooseberries by Anton Chekhov - A Dinner by Alexander Kielland - The New Food by Stephen Leacock - White Bread by Zona Gale - Witches' Loaves by O. Henry - Tea by Saki For more books with interesting themes, be sure to check the other books in this collection!
7 best short stories - Christmas by Hans Christian Andersen,Charles Dickens,Mary E. Wilkins Freeman,Henry van Dyke,Stephen Leacock,Leo Tolstoy,O. Henry,August Nemo Pdf
Christmas brings out the best of us, our best intentions and willingness to share with others. The writers also participate in this climate of generosity and offered us with great tales that have become classics in the imaginary of Christmas. Critic August Nemo selected seven Christmas tales for you to enjoy and read in the family: - The Little Match Girl by Hans Christian Andersen - The Gift of the Magi by O. Henry - A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens - Christmas Jenny by Mary E. Wilkins Freeman - The Other Wise Man by Henry van Dyke - Merry Christmas by Stephen Leacock - Papa Panov's Special Christmas by Leo Tolstoy For more books with interesting themes, be sure to check the other books in this collection!
7 best short stories - Humor by Saki (H.H. Munro),Anton Chekhov,Stephen Leacock,Mark Twain,Nikolai Gogol,August Nemo Pdf
The ability to produce humor and laughter is one of the things that makes us human. Humor implies a complex knowledge of the world and the ability to interpret reality in multiple layers. That said, it is not surprising that many authors have chosen humorous fiction to convey their message. The critic August Nemo selected seven short stories that use humor to reach and entertain the reader: - A Burlesque Autobiography by Mark Twain - Luck by Mark Twain - The Death of a Government Clerk by Anton Chekhov - The Mouse by Saki - The Nose by Nikolai Gogol - Soaked in Seaweed: or Upset in the Ocean by Stephen Leacock - My Financial Career by Stephen Leacock For more books with interesting themes, be sure to check the other books in this collection!
7 best short stories - Sea Stories by Stephen Crane,William Hope Hodgson,H. G. Wells,Stephen Leacock,Edgar Allan Poe,Jack London,W. W. Jacobs,August Nemo Pdf
Sea fiction a genre of literature with a setting on or near the sea, that focuses on the human relationship to the sea and sea voyages and highlights nautical culture in these environments. Nautical fiction usually includes distinctive themes, such as a focus on masculinity and heroism, investigations of social hierarchies, and the psychological struggles of the individual in the hostile environment of the sea. For this book, the critic August Nemo selected seven great examples of these stories of salt water and adventure. Enjoy! - The Open Boat by Stephen Crane. - The Voice in the Night by William Hope Hodgson. - The Sea Raiders by H. G. Wells. - Soaked in Seaweed: or Upset in the Ocean by Stephen Leacock. - A Descent into the Maelström by Edgar Allan Poe. - An Adventure in the Upper Sea by Jack London. - The Old Man of the Sea by W. W. Jacobs. For more books with interesting themes, be sure to check the other books in this collection!
The Awful Fate Of Melpomenus Jones by Stephen Leacock Pdf
They say that some people have a difficult time making their excuses and saying goodbye. When, exactly, does one wear out his welcome? The answer to this is found in the awful, yet humorous, fate of one Melpomenus Jones. “The Awful Fate of Melpomenus Jones” is representative of author Stephen Leacock’s writing style where he pokes fun at social absurdities and irrational behaviour. This short story was adapted into a short animated film in 1983. HarperPerennial Classics brings great works of literature to life in digital format, upholding the highest standards in ebook production and celebrating reading in all its forms. Look for more titles in the HarperPerennial Classics collection to build your digital library.
Emily Pauline Johnson,Stephen P. H. Butler Leacock,Robert Barr,Frank Lucius Packard,Sir Horatio Gilbert George Parker,Sir Charles George Douglas Roberts,Lucy Maud Montgomery,Sir John George Bourinot
Author : Emily Pauline Johnson,Stephen P. H. Butler Leacock,Robert Barr,Frank Lucius Packard,Sir Horatio Gilbert George Parker,Sir Charles George Douglas Roberts,Lucy Maud Montgomery,Sir John George Bourinot Publisher : Tacet Books Page : 186 pages File Size : 51,5 Mb Release : 2020-08-14 Category : Literary Collections ISBN : 8210379456XXX
7 best short stories - Canada by Emily Pauline Johnson,Stephen P. H. Butler Leacock,Robert Barr,Frank Lucius Packard,Sir Horatio Gilbert George Parker,Sir Charles George Douglas Roberts,Lucy Maud Montgomery,Sir John George Bourinot Pdf
Welcome to the book series 7 best short stories specials, selection dedicated to a special subject, featuring works by noteworthy authors. The texts were chosen based on their relevance, renown and interest. This edition is dedicated to Canadian literature. Influences on Canadian writers are broad, both geographically and historically, representing Canada's diversity in culture and region. This book contains the following texts: A Red Girl's Reasoning by E. Pauline Johnson; My Financial Career by Stephen Leacock; An Alpine Divorce by Robert Barr; The Blood of Kings by Frank L. Packard; The Little Bell of Honour by Gilbert Parker; The Way of the Winning of Anne by L. M. Montgomery; Captain Joe and Jamie by Charles G. D. Roberts. Bonus content: The Intellectual Development of the Canadian People by John George Bourinot. If you appreciate good literature, be sure to check out the other Tacet Books titles!
A hilarious and often poignant read, which proves that human beings have always believed in a Golden Age of Innocence which came to an end just before they were born, or at some point in their early childhood. This Grumpy Old Man - one of the great comic writers of his day - bemoans the fast pace of modern life, its impersonal nature, its crazy educational initiatives, the lack of connection between people and the earth, leading them to long for some kind of Return to Nature... and it was first published in 1918! (Jill Hudson) About the author: Stephen P. H. Butler Leacock FRSC (30 December 1869 - 28 March 1944) was a Canadian teacher, political scientist, writer, and humorist. Between the years 1915 and 1925, he was the best-known English-speaking humorist in the world. He is known for his light humour along with criticisms of people's follies. Early in his career, Leacock turned to fiction, humour, and short reports to supplement (and ultimately exceed) his regular income. His stories, first published in magazines in Canada and the United States and later in novel form, became extremely popular around the world. It was said in 1911 that more people had heard of Stephen Leacock than had heard of Canada. Between the years 1915 and 1925, Leacock was the most popular humorist in the English-speaking world. A humorist particularly admired by Leacock was Robert Benchley from New York. Leacock opened correspondence with Benchley, encouraging him in his work and importuning him to compile his work into a book. Benchley did so in 1922, and acknowledged the nagging from north of the border. Near the end of his life, the US comedian Jack Benny recounted how he had been introduced to Leacock's writing by Groucho Marx when they were both young vaudeville comedians. Benny acknowledged Leacock's influence and, fifty years after first reading him, still considered Leacock one of his favorite comic writers. He was puzzled as to why Leacock's work was no longer well known in the United States. His works can be described as a balancing act between cutting satire and sheer absurdity. He also wrote extensively on his chosen fields of study, political science and political economy. Leacock was professor, but in his works he reflected with wit and ingenuity on everyday situations. During the summer months, Leacock lived at Old Brewery Bay, his summer estate in Orillia, across Lake Simcoe from where he was raised and also bordering Lake Couchiching. A working farm, Old Brewery Bay is now a museum and National Historic Site of Canada. Gossip provided by the local barber, Jefferson Short, provided Leacock with the material which would become Sunshine Sketches of a Little Town (1912), set in the thinly-disguised Mariposa. Leacock was awarded the Royal Society of Canada's Lorne Pierce Medal in 1937, nominally for his academic work. (Wikipedia.org)
DigiCat Publishing presents to you this special edition of "Further Foolishness" by Stephen Leacock. DigiCat Publishing considers every written word to be a legacy of humankind. Every DigiCat book has been carefully reproduced for republishing in a new modern format. The books are available in print, as well as ebooks. DigiCat hopes you will treat this work with the acknowledgment and passion it deserves as a classic of world literature.
I. Stories Shorter Still Among the latest follies in fiction is the perpetual demand for stories shorter and shorter still. The only thing to do is to meet this demand at the source and check it. Any of the stories below, if left to soak overnight in a barrel of rainwater, will swell to the dimensions of a dollar-fifty novel. (I) AN IRREDUCIBLE DETECTIVE STORY HANGED BY A HAIR OR A MURDER MYSTERY MINIMISED The mystery had now reached its climax. First, the man had been undoubtedly murdered. Secondly, it was absolutely certain that no conceivable person had done it. It was therefore time to call in the great detective. He gave one searching glance at the corpse. In a moment he whipped out a microscope. "Ha! ha!" he said, as he picked a hair off the lapel of the dead man's coat. "The mystery is now solved." He held up the hair. "Listen," he said, "we have only to find the man who lost this hair and the criminal is in our hands." The inexorable chain of logic was complete. The detective set himself to the search. For four days and nights he moved, unobserved, through the streets of New York scanning closely every face he passed, looking for a man who had lost a hair.
