Index of the Project Gutenberg Works of Stephen Leacock

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Index of the Project Gutenberg Works of Stephen Leacock

by Stephen Leacock

EN·~10 minutes·19 chapters

Chapters

19 total
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Compiled by David Widger

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Click on the ## before each title to view a linked table of contents for that volume. - Click on the title itself to open the original online file.

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TABLES OF CONTENTS OF VOLUMES

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MY DISCOVERY OF ENGLAND - 1922 - By Stephen Leacock

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SUNSHINE SKETCHES OF A LITTLE TOWN - By Stephen Leacock, 1869-1944

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ARCADIAN ADVENTURES WITH THE IDLE RICH - By Stephen Leacock, 1869-1944

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MOONBEAMS FROM THE LARGER LUNACY - By Stephen Leacock

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CHRONICLES OF CANADA - By Stephen Leacock - Edited by George M. Wrong and H. H. Langton

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THE MARINER OF ST MALO - A Chronicle of the Voyages of Jacques Cartier - By Stephen Leacock

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NONSENSE NOVELS - By Stephen Leacock

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Description

A lively anthology brings together Stephen Leacock’s most celebrated essays and short pieces, ranging from his sharp observations of England’s customs to affectionate portraits of a tiny North‑American town. Listeners will drift through witty travel sketches, sardonic commentary on politics and trade, and the gentle humor that defines his style, all introduced by contemporary voices that set the tone for each section.

The collection also gathers a colorful mix of parody and satire: the idle rich of Arcadian adventures, whimsical “nonsense” novels, and playful literary lapses that poke fun at academic seriousness. History lovers will enjoy his concise chronicles of early Canadian explorers, while fans of absurdity can revel in tales of baffling detectives and surreal imaginations. In a single listening experience, the range of Leacock’s humor, insight, and storytelling invites both new and familiar audiences to explore the many facets of his ever‑engaging prose.

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Language

en

Duration

~10 minutes (10K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by David Widger

Release date

2018-12-09

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

Subjects

About the author

Stephen Leacock

Stephen Leacock

1869–1944

Known for warm, witty satire and a sharp eye for everyday absurdity, this Canadian humorist turned small-town life and social pretension into enduring comic literature. He was also a respected academic, balancing a prolific writing career with decades of teaching at McGill University.

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