Publisher's Synopsis
Behind the Beyond and Other Contributions to Human Knowledge is a collection of humorous essays and stories by Canadian writer and humorist, Stephen Leacock. The book features a variety of witty and satirical pieces that poke fun at various aspects of human nature and society. Some of the topics covered include politics, education, science, and religion. Leacock's writing style is characterized by his use of irony, sarcasm, and absurdity to highlight the ridiculousness of certain situations. The book is a classic example of early 20th-century humor and is considered a must-read for anyone interested in the history of comedy 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.
