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Literary Lapses is a classic by Stephen P. H Butler Leacock, a Canadian teacher, political scientist, writer, and humourist. During the years 1910 and 1925, he was thought to be the most widely read English-speaking author in the world.Any profits generated from the sale of this... Read Full Overview

Leacock (1869-1944) did have his serious side -- for he wrote learnedly of Twain and Dickens, and was a professor of political science and economics at McGill University . . . but it was when he set aside seriousness for levity, with such sketches as "How... Read Full Overview

Leacock (1869-1944) did have his serious side -- for he wrote learnedly of Twain and Dickens, and was a professor of political science and economics at McGill University . . . but it was when he set aside seriousness for levity, with such sketches as "How... Read Full Overview

Literary Lapses, has been regarded as significant work throughout human history, and in order to ensure that this work is never lost, we have taken steps to ensure its preservation by republishing this book in a contemporary format for both current and future generations. This... Read Full Overview

Literary Lapses is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition . Hansebooks is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as research and science, travel and expeditions, cooking and nutrition, medicine, and other genres. As a publisher we focus on... Read Full Overview

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 is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely... Read Full Overview

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 is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely... Read Full Overview

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 is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely... Read Full Overview

Stephen Leacock's first collection of comic writings. Within its pages are such classic stories as the man who is seized by fear as he opens a bank account; the awful case of the young man who dies because he cannot tell a lie; the astonishing tale of the baby who ate thirteen... Read Full Overview

Literary Lapses is a collection of humorous essays and stories that showcase sharp wit and keen observations of human nature. The book offers a satirical take on various aspects of life, education, and societal norms, making it a delightful read for those who enjoy clever humor... Read Full Overview

"Literary Lapses" by Stephen Leacock is a delightful collection of humorous short stories and essays, showcasing the author's signature wit and satirical observations. As a master of Canadian humor, Leacock offers a timeless perspective on everyday life, transforming the ordinary... Read Full Overview

"Literary Lapses" by Stephen Leacock is a delightful collection of humorous short stories and essays, showcasing the author's signature wit and satirical observations. As a master of Canadian humor, Leacock offers a timeless perspective on everyday life, transforming the ordinary... Read Full Overview