Nonsense Novels ; Illustrated by John Kettelwell

Nonsense Novels ; Illustrated by John Kettelwell

Stephen Leacock

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Hutson Street Press
Año de edición:
2025
ISBN:
9781024049657
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Venture into the delightfully absurd world of Stephen Leacock’s 'Nonsense Novels,' a collection of satirical stories that lampoon various literary genres and societal norms. Leacock, a master of Canadian humor, employs his signature wit and playful language to create a series of hilarious scenarios and unforgettable characters. This edition, enhanced with illustrations by John Kettelwell, brings a visual dimension to Leacock’s whimsical prose. From mock-heroic adventures to parodies of romance and detective fiction, 'Nonsense Novels' showcases Leacock’s unparalleled ability to find humor in the everyday. Prepare to be amused by the author’s clever wordplay and sharp observations on the follies of human nature. This collection is a testament to Leacock’s enduring legacy as one of Canada’s greatest humorists.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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