Nonsense Novels

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Nonsense Novels

by Stephen Leacock

EN·~3 hours·12 chapters

Chapters

12 total

List of Coloured Plates

0:20

PREFACE

1:02

I. Maddened by Mystery: or, The Defective Detective

14:08

II. “Q.” A Psychic Pstory of the Psupernatural

19:46

III. Guido the Gimlet of Ghent: A Romance of Chivalry

12:04

IV. Gertrude the Governess: or, Simple Seventeen

18:44

V. A Hero in Homespun: or, The Life Struggle of Hezekiah Hayloft

15:51

VI. Sorrows of a Super Soul: or, The Memoirs of Marie Mushenough

14:38

VII. Hannah of the Highlands: or, The Laird of Loch Aucherlocherty

19:13

VIII. Soaked in Seaweed: or, Upset in the Ocean

19:25
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Description

A delightfully chaotic romp, this work opens with a jumble of absurd conversations and a self‑aware preface that pokes fun at the author’s own literary reputation. The narrator’s tongue‑in‑cheek commentary sets a tone of playful irreverence, inviting listeners to indulge in a world where logic takes a back seat to sheer imaginative excess.

At the heart of the story sits a flamboyant “Great Detective,” garbed in a green coat, armed with false whiskers, goggles, and even a half‑bucket of cocaine. When his nervous secretary bursts in with news of a “mystery” so staggering it could plunge nations into war, the detective springs into action, swapping disguises with theatrical flair. Their latest case? The sudden disappearance of a European prince, a caper that promises wild twists, baffling clues, and a parade of eccentric characters—all presented with a wink and a grin that keeps the absurdity rolling.

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Language

en

Duration

~3 hours (172K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Release date

Nov 1, 2003

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Stephen Leacock

Stephen Leacock

1869–1944

Best remembered for turning small-town life and human vanity into warm, sharp comedy, this Canadian writer was once one of the most widely read humorists in the English-speaking world. His work still feels lively for its mix of satire, affection, and clear-eyed observation.

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