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Leacock on Life

This work presents a compilation of Leacock's characteristic wit and gentle satire, examining the ironies and absurdities of ordinary life. As one of the master humorists of the early twentieth century, Leacock applies his keen observational style to various subjects, poking fun at social conventions and human nature while maintaining a warm and accessible tone. The book reflects Leacock's reputation as a leading comic writer in the English language, Known for clever wordplay and understated comedy. Fans of literary humor appreciate this collection as representative of Leacock's enduring appeal as a humorist who could find laughter in the mundane aspects of daily existence. more

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Stephen Leacock
Stephen Leacock

Stephen Leacock was a renowned Canadian writer known for his humor and satire. His works, which extensively covered social commentary and satirical novels, have had a profound impact on later generations. more

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“I often wonder: suppose we could begin life over again, knowing what we were doing? Suppose we could use one life, already ended, as a sort of rough draft for another? I think that every one of us would try, more than anything else, not to repeat himself, at the very least he would rearrange his manner of life, he would make sure of rooms like these, with flowers and light ... I have a wife and two daughters, my wife's health is delicate and so on and so on, and if I had to begin life all over again I would not marry. ... No, no!”

“Ordinary life was laced with miracles, I knew that, had read enough poetry to understand that we are elevated with the knowing, and yet it was difficult to notice and be grateful when one was continually fatigued and irritated. I suppose that unquenchable sense of wonder is what separates us dolts from the saints and the poets.”