Stephen Leacock

Frenzied Fiction (eBook, ePUB)

Witty Satire and Clever Comedy in Early 20th Century Literature

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

Stephen Leacock's 'Frenzied Fiction' is a delightful collection of humorous short stories that showcases the author's witty and satirical writing style. Set in the early 20th century, Leacock cleverly mocks various aspects of society, from politics to education, with a sharp and insightful perspective. Each story is crafted with a humorous tone and clever wordplay, making it a joy to read for those who appreciate comedy in literature. The collection also reflects the literary context of the time, where satire was a popular form of social commentary. Leacock's ability to blend comedy with astute observations adds depth to the lighthearted tales presented in 'Frenzied Fiction'. Stephen Leacock, a renowned Canadian humorist, was known for his wit and keen insight into human behavior. His background in economics and political science likely influenced the satirical themes present in 'Frenzied Fiction'. Leacock's unique writing style and comedic talent shine through in this collection, establishing him as a master of humor in literature. I highly recommend 'Frenzied Fiction' to readers who appreciate clever satire and witty storytelling. Leacock's humorous take on society's absurdities will entertain and enlighten, making this book a classic in the genre of comedic literature.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Good Press
• Seitenzahl: 197
• Erscheinungstermin: 22. November 2019
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 4057664631503
• Artikelnr.: 58435254

Autorenporträt

Stephen P. H. Butler Leacock FRSC (30 December 1869 - 28 March 1944) was a Canadian teacher, political scientist, writer, and humourist. Between the years 1915 and 1925, he was the best-known English-speaking humourist in the world.[1] 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. Also, between the years 1915 and 1925, Leacock was the most popular humourist in the English-speaking world. A humourist 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 American 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