Publisher's Synopsis
Behind the Beyond and Other Contributions to Human Knowledge is a collection of humorous and satirical short stories written by Stephen Leacock. The book was first published in 1913 and has since become a classic in Canadian literature. The stories in the book are all written in Leacock's trademark style of witty humor and clever wordplay. They cover a range of topics, from politics and religion to science and education. Some of the most famous stories in the collection include ""The Great Detective"", which parodies the Sherlock Holmes stories, and ""The Awful Fate of Melpomenus Jones"", which tells the story of a man who is cursed with the ability to see the future.Other stories in the collection include ""The New Food"", which satirizes the obsession with health fads and diets, and ""The Ministrations of the Devil"", which takes a humorous look at the concept of temptation and sin. Overall, Behind the Beyond and Other Contributions to Human Knowledge is a witty and entertaining collection of short stories that showcases Stephen Leacock's unique style of humor and satire. It is a must-read for fans of Canadian literature and anyone who enjoys clever and humorous writing.1913. Leacock, a Canadian humorist and economist, published a number of serious works in his field as well as in history and biography, but is best known for his collections of satirical essays and short stories. Contents: Behind the Beyond; Familiar Incidents-With the Photographer; The Dentist and the Gas; My Lost Opportunities; My Unknown Friend; and Under the Barber's Knife. Parisian Pastimes: The Advantages of a Polite Education; The Joys of Philanthropy; The Simple Life in Paris; A Visit to Versailles; and Paris at Night. The Retroactive Existence of Mr. Juggins; Making a Magazine; and Homer and Humbug. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
