Stephen Leacock

Stephen Leacock was a Canadian teacher, political scientist, and humorist, born on June 30, 1869, in Swanmore, England. He emigrated to Canada with his family at a young age, and his experiences growing up in the diverse landscape of Canada greatly influenced his writing. Leacock is best known for his witty and lighthearted style, often blending keen observations of human nature with a gentle satire of society. His most famous work, "Sunshine Sketches of a Little Town," captures the charm and quirks of small-town life in Canada, showcasing his talent for storytelling and humor.

Throughout his career, Leacock published numerous essays and books that reflect his love for the written word and his ability to find joy in the everyday. With a career that spanned several decades, he became one of the most beloved humorists of his time, influencing many writers who followed. If you're curious about his unique perspective and delightful prose, dive into his works available in the app and discover the warmth and wit that have captivated readers for generations.

Soaked In Seaweed and 7 other nonsense novels

Read by Phil Chenevert 4.4
8 great spoofs of 'types' of fiction by the premier Canadian humorist Leacock, taken from his book Nonsense Novels. The title of each parody…

Chronicles of Canada Volume 01 - The Dawn of Canadian History: A Chronicle of Aboriginal Canada

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This book describes Canada from the beginning of existence to its first European discoverers and includes a brief history of the aboriginal …

Frenzied Fiction

Read by Debra Lynn 4.2
From the cave man to Santa Claus; spies, know-it-alls, and journalists: all are fair game for Leacock’s special brand of humor. He touches o…

Winsome Winnie and other New Nonsense Novels

Read by TriciaG 4.6
Winsome Winnie is a collection of eight whimsical tales penned by the renowned Canadian humorist Stephen Leacock. Each story offers a deligh…

Nonsense Novels (Version 2)

Read by Louise J. Belle 4.5
Stephen Leacock (1869-1944) was a Canadian writer, teacher, and political scientist. A prolific and popular humorist, he published dozens of…

Sunshine Sketches of a Little Town (version 2)

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Sunshine Sketches of a Little Town is a sequence of stories by Stephen Leacock, first published in 1912. It is generally considered to be on…

The Garden Of Folly

Read by David Wales 4
A 1924 collection of essays by the celebrated Canadian humorist, popular in the first half of the twentieth century throughout the English s…

Sunshine Sketches of a Little Town

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Sunshine Sketches of a Little Town is a sequence of stories by Stephen Leacock, first published in 1912. It is generally considered to be on…

Sunshine Sketches of a Little Town (version 3)

Read by Dick Bourgeois-Doyle 4.2
Widely considered a classic of Canadian humorous literature, Sunshine Sketches of a Little Town tells stories set in the fictional town of M…

Arcadian Adventures with the Idle Rich

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"Arcadian Adventures with the Idle Rich" is a work of humorous fiction by Stephen Leacock first published in 1914. It is the follo…

Winnowed Wisdom

Read by David Wales
This 1926 volume comprises thirty-five essays by the masterful Canadian humorist. - Summary by david wales

Behind the Beyond

Read by LibriVox Volunteers 4.9
Behind the Beyond is a witty collection of parodies and humorous anecdotes from renowned Canadian humorist Stephen Leacock. In this engaging…

Chronicles of Canada Volume 02 - Mariner of St. Malo: A Chronicle of the Voyages of Jacques Cartier

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Mariner of St. Malo chronicles the remarkable journey of Jacques Cartier, a sailor turned explorer, who set sail in 1534 under the commissio…

Nonsense Novels

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Nonsense Novels is a collection of ten whimsical tales by Canadian humorist Stephen Leacock, showcasing his unique ability to blend satire w…

Literary Lapses

Read by TriciaG 4.1
Literary Lapses is a collection of witty and insightful sketches that capture the humorous nuances of life in the early 20th century. Stephe…

The Unsolved Riddle of Social Justice

Read by Sean Michael Hogan 4.7
This lengthy political essay by noted Canadian humourist Stephen Leacock was written while he was professor of political economy at McGill U…

Further Foolishness

Read by TriciaG 3.8
Further Foolishness is a delightful collection of seventeen humorous stories and essays by the renowned Canadian humorist Stephen Leacock. W…

Chronicles of Canada Volume 20 - Adventurers of the Far North

Read by TriciaG 3.6
This is volume 20 of The Chronicles of Canada series. This volume describes the explorers who braved the Canadian Arctic in search of the No…

The Hohenzollerns in America With the Bolsheviks in Berlin and Other Impossibilities

Read by TriciaG 5
The Hohenzollerns in America is a satirical exploration of the cultural clash between the old world and the new, as seen through the lens of…

Arcadian Adventures with the Idle Rich, Version 2

Read by Winnifred Assmann 3.8
A collection of humorous fiction by renowned Canadian writer, Stephen Leacock. Unlike the lighter Sunshine Sketches of a Little Town that pr…

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