Browse by author

Leacock Stephen

Frenzied Fiction

Kessinger Publishing, LLC

List Price: $16.76
Price: $15.54
You Save: $1.22 (7%)

Description

"For protection," I answered. "Don't you know that all animals are protected by their peculiar markings that render them invisible? The caterpillar looks like the leaf it eats from; the scales of the fish counterfeit the glistening water of the brook; the bear and the 'possum are coloured like the tree-trunks on which they climb. There!" I added, as I concluded my task. "I am now invisible."
Nonsense Novels

CreateSpace

List Price: $19.99
Price: $19.99

Description

This anthology is a thorough introduction to classic literature for those who have not yet experienced these literary masterworks. For those who have known and loved these works in the past, this is an invitation to reunite with old friends in a fresh new format. From Shakespeare s finesse to Oscar Wilde s wit, this unique collection brings together works as diverse and influential as The Pilgrim s Progress and Othello. As an anthology that invites readers to immerse themselves in the masterpieces of the literary giants, it is must-have addition to any library.
Sunshine Sketches of a Little Town

CreateSpace

List Price: $16.99
Price: $16.95
You Save: $0.04 (%)

Description

This anthology is a thorough introduction to classic literature for those who have not yet experienced these literary masterworks. For those who have known and loved these works in the past, this is an invitation to reunite with old friends in a fresh new format. From Shakespeare s finesse to Oscar Wilde s wit, this unique collection brings together works as diverse and influential as The Pilgrim s Progress and Othello. As an anthology that invites readers to immerse themselves in the masterpieces of the literary giants, it is must-have addition to any library.
The unsolved riddle of social justice

Nabu Press

List Price: $21.75
Price: $13.69
You Save: $8.06 (37%)

Description

This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book.
The Works of Stephen Leacock (10 books)



List Price: $0.99

Description

Arcadian Adventures With the Idle Rich
The Dawn of Canadian History: A Chronicle of Aboriginal Canada
Frenzied Fiction
Further Foolishness
The Hohenzollerns in America
Literary Lapses
The Mariner of St Malo
Moonbeams From the Larger Lunacy
Sunshine Sketches of a Little Town
Winsome Winnie and other New Nonsense Novels
Arcadian Adventures With the Idle Rich
The Dawn of Canadian History: A Chronicle of Aboriginal Canada
Frenzied Fiction
Further Foolishness
The Hohenzollerns in America
Literary Lapses
The Mariner of St Malo
Moonbeams From the Larger Lunacy
Sunshine Sketches of a Little Town
Winsome Winnie and other New Nonsense Novels
Further Foolishness

FQ Books

List Price: $9.99
Price: $9.99

Description

Further Foolishness is presented here in a high quality paperback edition. This popular classic work by Stephen Leacock is in the English language, and may not include graphics or images from the original edition. If you enjoy the works of Stephen Leacock then we highly recommend this publication for your book collection.

Leacock Stephen News




Remembering John Craig - Peterborough Examiner
Remembering John CraigHe was very conscious of his craft and its discipline, and he proudly saw himself as a sort of Stephen Leacock for the Kawarthas. In How Far Back Can You Get? he wrote, "Did everything in these pages really happen in Peterborough, Ontario?

What's On: Galleries - Toronto Star
What's On: GalleriesArta Gallery (55 Mill St. Bldg. 9, 416-364-2782): "In the Art" with works from Clement Cheng, Matt Durant, Sean Galbraith, Rowena Leacock, Hanna Ruminski, Adi Zur and others runs Sat. (reception 5 pm) to Jun. 11. Artway Gallery (499 Main St. S.

Sharpen your pencil for Literary Lapses - Orillia Packet & Times
Sharpen your pencil for Literary Lapses14 on the grounds of the Stephen Leacock Museum. The poetry and short story components are competitive, and there is a fee to enter. There's also a non-competitive component, called Summer Readers. That is for people who wish simply to share their work

"The Children's Book" tops Maclean's fiction list for the week ... - The Canadian Press
"The Children's Book" tops Maclean's fiction list for the week (1) Outliers: The Story of Success - Malcolm Gladwell 6 (5) The Cello Suites - Eric Siblin 7 (6) Filthy Lucre - Joseph Heath 8 (7) The Ascent of Money - Niall Ferguson 9 (3) Stephen Leacock - Margarte MacMillan 10 (-) The Lost City of Z - David Grann.

Comic genius is not so shiny - Globe and Mail
Comic genius is not so shinyIn 10 short chapters, Margaret MacMillan gives us a lively tour of Stephen Leacock's life and work, which encompassed much more than the comedic writings that are still enjoyed today. Due is given to his career as a professor at McGill University,