Publisher's Synopsis
The Leacock Roundabout: A Treasury of the Best Works of Stephen Leacock is a book that showcases the best works of Stephen Leacock, a renowned Canadian humorist, writer, and economist. The book is a collection of his most famous essays, short stories, and satirical pieces that have entertained readers for decades. The book is divided into sections, each containing a different type of work by Leacock. The first section includes his most famous essays, such as ""My Financial Career"" and ""How to Make a Million Dollars."" The second section features some of his most popular short stories, including ""The Awful Fate of Melpomenus Jones"" and ""Gertrude the Governess."" The third section contains some of his satirical pieces, such as ""The Great Detective"" and ""The New Food."" The book also includes a selection of Leacock's poetry, which is often humorous and satirical in nature. Overall, The Leacock Roundabout is a comprehensive collection of the best works of Stephen Leacock, showcasing his wit, humor, and unique perspective on life. It is a must-read for anyone interested in Canadian literature, humor, or satire.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.
