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Stephen Leacock
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Dramatic Reading Scene and Story Collection, Volume 005
008 - The Soul Call from Over the Footlights by Stephen Leacock
Join the talented readers of LibriVox as they present 10 captivating full-cast productions, ranging from enchanting tales and fables for children to a witty, self-aware play. Dive into thrilling mysteries featuring Sherlock Holmes and explore the intricate lives of individuals caught in the currents of history. This collection showcases works by esteemed authors including George MacDonald, Oscar Wilde, Arthur Conan Doyle, Ernest Hemingway, Katharine Fullerton Gerould, Louisa May Alcott, Stephen Leacock, Harlan Cozad McIntosh, and Charles Dickens. Please note that while Ernest Hemingways story, Hills Like White Elephants, may not be in the public domain outside the USA, it offers a...
2026-01-05
31 min
Moonbeams from the Larger Lunacy
020 - In the Good Time After the War
Dive into the whimsical world of 1915 through the eyes of Canadian humorist Stephen Leacock. With his sharp wit and a touch of irony, Leacock offers a delightful mix of humorous and cynical reflections on life, guaranteed to entertain and provoke thought. (Summary by TriciaG)
2025-11-27
06 min
Moonbeams from the Larger Lunacy
019 - The First Newspaper A Sort of Allegory
Dive into the whimsical world of 1915 through the eyes of Canadian humorist Stephen Leacock. With his sharp wit and a touch of irony, Leacock offers a delightful mix of humorous and cynical reflections on life, guaranteed to entertain and provoke thought. (Summary by TriciaG)
2025-11-26
21 min
Moonbeams from the Larger Lunacy
018 - The Survival of the Fittest
Dive into the whimsical world of 1915 through the eyes of Canadian humorist Stephen Leacock. With his sharp wit and a touch of irony, Leacock offers a delightful mix of humorous and cynical reflections on life, guaranteed to entertain and provoke thought. (Summary by TriciaG)
2025-11-25
07 min
Moonbeams from the Larger Lunacy
017 - Sidelights on the Supermen An Interview with General Bernhardi
Dive into the whimsical world of 1915 through the eyes of Canadian humorist Stephen Leacock. With his sharp wit and a touch of irony, Leacock offers a delightful mix of humorous and cynical reflections on life, guaranteed to entertain and provoke thought. (Summary by TriciaG)
2025-11-24
13 min
Moonbeams from the Larger Lunacy
016 - Weejee the Pet Dog An Idyll of the Summer
Dive into the whimsical world of 1915 through the eyes of Canadian humorist Stephen Leacock. With his sharp wit and a touch of irony, Leacock offers a delightful mix of humorous and cynical reflections on life, guaranteed to entertain and provoke thought. (Summary by TriciaG)
2025-11-23
05 min
Moonbeams from the Larger Lunacy
015 - Passionate Paragraphs
Dive into the whimsical world of 1915 through the eyes of Canadian humorist Stephen Leacock. With his sharp wit and a touch of irony, Leacock offers a delightful mix of humorous and cynical reflections on life, guaranteed to entertain and provoke thought. (Summary by TriciaG)
2025-11-22
02 min
Moonbeams from the Larger Lunacy
014 - Who Is Also Who A Companion Volume to Who's Who
Dive into the whimsical world of 1915 through the eyes of Canadian humorist Stephen Leacock. With his sharp wit and a touch of irony, Leacock offers a delightful mix of humorous and cynical reflections on life, guaranteed to entertain and provoke thought. (Summary by TriciaG)
2025-11-21
06 min
Sunshine Sketches of a Little Town
013 - L'Envoi The Train to Mariposa
Sunshine Sketches of a Little Town is a delightful collection of stories by Stephen Leacock, first published in 1912. Widely regarded as a cornerstone of Canadian humorous literature, these tales unfold in the fictional town of Mariposa, nestled on the shores of Lake Wissanotti. While inspired by his own experiences in Orillia, Ontario, Leacock cleverly notes, “Mariposa is not a real town. On the contrary, it is about seventy or eighty of them.” From Lake Superior to the sea, Leacock captures the essence of small-town life with its familiar squares, maple trees, churches, and hotels. His characters, though based on real town...
2025-11-20
11 min
Moonbeams from the Larger Lunacy
013 - Speeding Up Business
Dive into the whimsical world of 1915 through the eyes of Canadian humorist Stephen Leacock. With his sharp wit and a touch of irony, Leacock offers a delightful mix of humorous and cynical reflections on life, guaranteed to entertain and provoke thought. (Summary by TriciaG)
2025-11-20
13 min
Sunshine Sketches of a Little Town
012 - The Candidacy of Mr Smith
Sunshine Sketches of a Little Town is a delightful collection of stories by Stephen Leacock, first published in 1912. Widely regarded as a cornerstone of Canadian humorous literature, these tales unfold in the fictional town of Mariposa, nestled on the shores of Lake Wissanotti. While inspired by his own experiences in Orillia, Ontario, Leacock cleverly notes, “Mariposa is not a real town. On the contrary, it is about seventy or eighty of them.” From Lake Superior to the sea, Leacock captures the essence of small-town life with its familiar squares, maple trees, churches, and hotels. His characters, though based on real town...
2025-11-19
36 min
Moonbeams from the Larger Lunacy
012 - Our Literary Bureau
Dive into the whimsical world of 1915 through the eyes of Canadian humorist Stephen Leacock. With his sharp wit and a touch of irony, Leacock offers a delightful mix of humorous and cynical reflections on life, guaranteed to entertain and provoke thought. (Summary by TriciaG)
2025-11-19
11 min
Sunshine Sketches of a Little Town
011 - The Great Election in Missinaba County
Sunshine Sketches of a Little Town is a delightful collection of stories by Stephen Leacock, first published in 1912. Widely regarded as a cornerstone of Canadian humorous literature, these tales unfold in the fictional town of Mariposa, nestled on the shores of Lake Wissanotti. While inspired by his own experiences in Orillia, Ontario, Leacock cleverly notes, “Mariposa is not a real town. On the contrary, it is about seventy or eighty of them.” From Lake Superior to the sea, Leacock captures the essence of small-town life with its familiar squares, maple trees, churches, and hotels. His characters, though based on real town...
2025-11-19
24 min
Sunshine Sketches of a Little Town
010 - The Mariposa Bank Mystery
Sunshine Sketches of a Little Town is a delightful collection of stories by Stephen Leacock, first published in 1912. Widely regarded as a cornerstone of Canadian humorous literature, these tales unfold in the fictional town of Mariposa, nestled on the shores of Lake Wissanotti. While inspired by his own experiences in Orillia, Ontario, Leacock cleverly notes, “Mariposa is not a real town. On the contrary, it is about seventy or eighty of them.” From Lake Superior to the sea, Leacock captures the essence of small-town life with its familiar squares, maple trees, churches, and hotels. His characters, though based on real town...
2025-11-19
38 min
Sunshine Sketches of a Little Town
009 - The Fore-ordained Attachment of Zena Pepperleigh and Peter Pupkin
Sunshine Sketches of a Little Town is a delightful collection of stories by Stephen Leacock, first published in 1912. Widely regarded as a cornerstone of Canadian humorous literature, these tales unfold in the fictional town of Mariposa, nestled on the shores of Lake Wissanotti. While inspired by his own experiences in Orillia, Ontario, Leacock cleverly notes, “Mariposa is not a real town. On the contrary, it is about seventy or eighty of them.” From Lake Superior to the sea, Leacock captures the essence of small-town life with its familiar squares, maple trees, churches, and hotels. His characters, though based on real town...
2025-11-19
24 min
Sunshine Sketches of a Little Town
008 - The Extraordinary Entanglement of Mr Pupkin
Sunshine Sketches of a Little Town is a delightful collection of stories by Stephen Leacock, first published in 1912. Widely regarded as a cornerstone of Canadian humorous literature, these tales unfold in the fictional town of Mariposa, nestled on the shores of Lake Wissanotti. While inspired by his own experiences in Orillia, Ontario, Leacock cleverly notes, “Mariposa is not a real town. On the contrary, it is about seventy or eighty of them.” From Lake Superior to the sea, Leacock captures the essence of small-town life with its familiar squares, maple trees, churches, and hotels. His characters, though based on real town...
2025-11-19
23 min
Sunshine Sketches of a Little Town
007 - The Beacon on the Hill
Sunshine Sketches of a Little Town is a delightful collection of stories by Stephen Leacock, first published in 1912. Widely regarded as a cornerstone of Canadian humorous literature, these tales unfold in the fictional town of Mariposa, nestled on the shores of Lake Wissanotti. While inspired by his own experiences in Orillia, Ontario, Leacock cleverly notes, “Mariposa is not a real town. On the contrary, it is about seventy or eighty of them.” From Lake Superior to the sea, Leacock captures the essence of small-town life with its familiar squares, maple trees, churches, and hotels. His characters, though based on real town...
2025-11-19
20 min
Sunshine Sketches of a Little Town
006 - The Whirlwind Campaign in Mariposa
Sunshine Sketches of a Little Town is a delightful collection of stories by Stephen Leacock, first published in 1912. Widely regarded as a cornerstone of Canadian humorous literature, these tales unfold in the fictional town of Mariposa, nestled on the shores of Lake Wissanotti. While inspired by his own experiences in Orillia, Ontario, Leacock cleverly notes, “Mariposa is not a real town. On the contrary, it is about seventy or eighty of them.” From Lake Superior to the sea, Leacock captures the essence of small-town life with its familiar squares, maple trees, churches, and hotels. His characters, though based on real town...
2025-11-19
15 min
Sunshine Sketches of a Little Town
005 - The Ministrations of the Rev Mr Drone
Sunshine Sketches of a Little Town is a delightful collection of stories by Stephen Leacock, first published in 1912. Widely regarded as a cornerstone of Canadian humorous literature, these tales unfold in the fictional town of Mariposa, nestled on the shores of Lake Wissanotti. While inspired by his own experiences in Orillia, Ontario, Leacock cleverly notes, “Mariposa is not a real town. On the contrary, it is about seventy or eighty of them.” From Lake Superior to the sea, Leacock captures the essence of small-town life with its familiar squares, maple trees, churches, and hotels. His characters, though based on real town...
2025-11-19
30 min
Sunshine Sketches of a Little Town
004 - The Marine Excursion of the Knights of Pythias
Sunshine Sketches of a Little Town is a delightful collection of stories by Stephen Leacock, first published in 1912. Widely regarded as a cornerstone of Canadian humorous literature, these tales unfold in the fictional town of Mariposa, nestled on the shores of Lake Wissanotti. While inspired by his own experiences in Orillia, Ontario, Leacock cleverly notes, “Mariposa is not a real town. On the contrary, it is about seventy or eighty of them.” From Lake Superior to the sea, Leacock captures the essence of small-town life with its familiar squares, maple trees, churches, and hotels. His characters, though based on real town...
2025-11-19
34 min
Sunshine Sketches of a Little Town
003 - The Speculations of Jefferson Thorpe
Sunshine Sketches of a Little Town is a delightful collection of stories by Stephen Leacock, first published in 1912. Widely regarded as a cornerstone of Canadian humorous literature, these tales unfold in the fictional town of Mariposa, nestled on the shores of Lake Wissanotti. While inspired by his own experiences in Orillia, Ontario, Leacock cleverly notes, “Mariposa is not a real town. On the contrary, it is about seventy or eighty of them.” From Lake Superior to the sea, Leacock captures the essence of small-town life with its familiar squares, maple trees, churches, and hotels. His characters, though based on real town...
2025-11-19
36 min
Sunshine Sketches of a Little Town
002 - The Hostelry of Mr Smith
Sunshine Sketches of a Little Town is a delightful collection of stories by Stephen Leacock, first published in 1912. Widely regarded as a cornerstone of Canadian humorous literature, these tales unfold in the fictional town of Mariposa, nestled on the shores of Lake Wissanotti. While inspired by his own experiences in Orillia, Ontario, Leacock cleverly notes, “Mariposa is not a real town. On the contrary, it is about seventy or eighty of them.” From Lake Superior to the sea, Leacock captures the essence of small-town life with its familiar squares, maple trees, churches, and hotels. His characters, though based on real town...
2025-11-19
51 min
Sunshine Sketches of a Little Town
001 - Preface
Sunshine Sketches of a Little Town is a delightful collection of stories by Stephen Leacock, first published in 1912. Widely regarded as a cornerstone of Canadian humorous literature, these tales unfold in the fictional town of Mariposa, nestled on the shores of Lake Wissanotti. While inspired by his own experiences in Orillia, Ontario, Leacock cleverly notes, “Mariposa is not a real town. On the contrary, it is about seventy or eighty of them.” From Lake Superior to the sea, Leacock captures the essence of small-town life with its familiar squares, maple trees, churches, and hotels. His characters, though based on real town...
2025-11-19
09 min
Nonsense Novels
011 - The Man in Asbestos an Allegory of the Future
Dive into a delightfully whimsical world with Nonsense Novels, featuring ten hilarious tales by the renowned Canadian humorist Stephen Leacock. These stories, masterfully narrated by Tricia G, are sure to tickle your funny bone and spark your imagination.
2025-11-18
26 min
Nonsense Novels
010 - Caroline's Christmas or The Inexplicable Infant
Dive into a delightfully whimsical world with Nonsense Novels, featuring ten hilarious tales by the renowned Canadian humorist Stephen Leacock. These stories, masterfully narrated by Tricia G, are sure to tickle your funny bone and spark your imagination.
2025-11-18
24 min
Nonsense Novels
009 - Soaked in Seaweed or Upset in the Ocean
Dive into a delightfully whimsical world with Nonsense Novels, featuring ten hilarious tales by the renowned Canadian humorist Stephen Leacock. These stories, masterfully narrated by Tricia G, are sure to tickle your funny bone and spark your imagination.
2025-11-18
21 min
Nonsense Novels
008 - Hannah of the Highlands or The Laird of Loch Aucherlocherty
Dive into a delightfully whimsical world with Nonsense Novels, featuring ten hilarious tales by the renowned Canadian humorist Stephen Leacock. These stories, masterfully narrated by Tricia G, are sure to tickle your funny bone and spark your imagination.
2025-11-18
21 min
Nonsense Novels
007 - Sorrows of a Super Soul or The Memoirs of Marie Mushenough
Dive into a delightfully whimsical world with Nonsense Novels, featuring ten hilarious tales by the renowned Canadian humorist Stephen Leacock. These stories, masterfully narrated by Tricia G, are sure to tickle your funny bone and spark your imagination.
2025-11-18
18 min
Nonsense Novels
006 - A Hero in Homespun or The Life Struggle of Hezekiah Hayloft
Dive into a delightfully whimsical world with Nonsense Novels, featuring ten hilarious tales by the renowned Canadian humorist Stephen Leacock. These stories, masterfully narrated by Tricia G, are sure to tickle your funny bone and spark your imagination.
2025-11-18
18 min
Nonsense Novels
005 - Gertrude the Governess or Simple Seventeen
Dive into a delightfully whimsical world with Nonsense Novels, featuring ten hilarious tales by the renowned Canadian humorist Stephen Leacock. These stories, masterfully narrated by Tricia G, are sure to tickle your funny bone and spark your imagination.
2025-11-18
21 min
Moonbeams from the Larger Lunacy
011 - Truthful Oratory or What Our Speakers Ought to Say
Dive into the whimsical world of 1915 through the eyes of Canadian humorist Stephen Leacock. With his sharp wit and a touch of irony, Leacock offers a delightful mix of humorous and cynical reflections on life, guaranteed to entertain and provoke thought. (Summary by TriciaG)
2025-11-18
06 min
Moonbeams from the Larger Lunacy
010 - An Every-Day Experience
Dive into the whimsical world of 1915 through the eyes of Canadian humorist Stephen Leacock. With his sharp wit and a touch of irony, Leacock offers a delightful mix of humorous and cynical reflections on life, guaranteed to entertain and provoke thought. (Summary by TriciaG)
2025-11-18
02 min
Moonbeams from the Larger Lunacy
009 - Education Made Agreeable or the Diversions of a Professor
Dive into the whimsical world of 1915 through the eyes of Canadian humorist Stephen Leacock. With his sharp wit and a touch of irony, Leacock offers a delightful mix of humorous and cynical reflections on life, guaranteed to entertain and provoke thought. (Summary by TriciaG)
2025-11-18
11 min
Moonbeams from the Larger Lunacy
008 - Aristocratic Anecdotes or Little Stories of Great People
Dive into the whimsical world of 1915 through the eyes of Canadian humorist Stephen Leacock. With his sharp wit and a touch of irony, Leacock offers a delightful mix of humorous and cynical reflections on life, guaranteed to entertain and provoke thought. (Summary by TriciaG)
2025-11-18
07 min
Moonbeams from the Larger Lunacy
007 - Ram Spudd The New World Singer
Dive into the whimsical world of 1915 through the eyes of Canadian humorist Stephen Leacock. With his sharp wit and a touch of irony, Leacock offers a delightful mix of humorous and cynical reflections on life, guaranteed to entertain and provoke thought. (Summary by TriciaG)
2025-11-18
09 min
Moonbeams from the Larger Lunacy
006 - Afternoon Adventures at My Club Part 3
Dive into the whimsical world of 1915 through the eyes of Canadian humorist Stephen Leacock. With his sharp wit and a touch of irony, Leacock offers a delightful mix of humorous and cynical reflections on life, guaranteed to entertain and provoke thought. (Summary by TriciaG)
2025-11-18
21 min
Moonbeams from the Larger Lunacy
005 - Afternoon Adventures at My Club Part 2
Dive into the whimsical world of 1915 through the eyes of Canadian humorist Stephen Leacock. With his sharp wit and a touch of irony, Leacock offers a delightful mix of humorous and cynical reflections on life, guaranteed to entertain and provoke thought. (Summary by TriciaG)
2025-11-18
31 min
Moonbeams from the Larger Lunacy
004 - Afternoon Adventures at My Club Part 1
Dive into the whimsical world of 1915 through the eyes of Canadian humorist Stephen Leacock. With his sharp wit and a touch of irony, Leacock offers a delightful mix of humorous and cynical reflections on life, guaranteed to entertain and provoke thought. (Summary by TriciaG)
2025-11-18
27 min
Moonbeams from the Larger Lunacy
003 - The Reading Public
Dive into the whimsical world of 1915 through the eyes of Canadian humorist Stephen Leacock. With his sharp wit and a touch of irony, Leacock offers a delightful mix of humorous and cynical reflections on life, guaranteed to entertain and provoke thought. (Summary by TriciaG)
2025-11-18
16 min
Moonbeams from the Larger Lunacy
002 - Spoof A Thousand-Guinea Novel
Dive into the whimsical world of 1915 through the eyes of Canadian humorist Stephen Leacock. With his sharp wit and a touch of irony, Leacock offers a delightful mix of humorous and cynical reflections on life, guaranteed to entertain and provoke thought. (Summary by TriciaG)
2025-11-18
25 min
Moonbeams from the Larger Lunacy
001 - Preface
Dive into the whimsical world of 1915 through the eyes of Canadian humorist Stephen Leacock. With his sharp wit and a touch of irony, Leacock offers a delightful mix of humorous and cynical reflections on life, guaranteed to entertain and provoke thought. (Summary by TriciaG)
2025-11-18
01 min
Behind the Beyond
14 - Homer and Humbug an Academic Discussion
Dive into a delightful collection that features a witty parody of Problem Plays, alongside amusing anecdotes from the beloved Canadian humourist Stephen Leacock. Join us for a journey filled with laughter and clever insights, expertly narrated by TriciaG and brought to life by a talented cast.
2025-11-14
12 min