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Stephen Leacock
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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
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
Arcadian Adventures with the Idle Rich, Version 2
08 - The Great Fight for Clean Government Parts 1-2
Dive into the witty and whimsical world of Stephen Leacock, one of Canadas most celebrated authors. In Arcadian Adventures with the Idle Rich, Leacock presents a sharp and satirical take on urban life, contrasting with the lighter tone of his earlier work, Sunshine Sketches of a Little Town. With a keen eye for human quirks and absurdities, he elevates the follies of society to hilarious heights. Join narrator Winnifred Assmann as she brings this captivating collection of humorous fiction to life.
2025-11-11
49 min
Arcadian Adventures with the Idle Rich, Version 2
07 - The Ministrations of the Rev Uttermust Dumfarthing Parts 1-2
Dive into the witty and whimsical world of Stephen Leacock, one of Canadas most celebrated authors. In Arcadian Adventures with the Idle Rich, Leacock presents a sharp and satirical take on urban life, contrasting with the lighter tone of his earlier work, Sunshine Sketches of a Little Town. With a keen eye for human quirks and absurdities, he elevates the follies of society to hilarious heights. Join narrator Winnifred Assmann as she brings this captivating collection of humorous fiction to life.
2025-11-11
55 min
Arcadian Adventures with the Idle Rich, Version 2
06 - The Rival Churches of St Asaph and St Osoph Parts 1-2
Dive into the witty and whimsical world of Stephen Leacock, one of Canadas most celebrated authors. In Arcadian Adventures with the Idle Rich, Leacock presents a sharp and satirical take on urban life, contrasting with the lighter tone of his earlier work, Sunshine Sketches of a Little Town. With a keen eye for human quirks and absurdities, he elevates the follies of society to hilarious heights. Join narrator Winnifred Assmann as she brings this captivating collection of humorous fiction to life.
2025-11-11
47 min
Arcadian Adventures with the Idle Rich, Version 2
05 - The Love Story of Mr Peter Spillikins Parts 1-2
Dive into the witty and whimsical world of Stephen Leacock, one of Canadas most celebrated authors. In Arcadian Adventures with the Idle Rich, Leacock presents a sharp and satirical take on urban life, contrasting with the lighter tone of his earlier work, Sunshine Sketches of a Little Town. With a keen eye for human quirks and absurdities, he elevates the follies of society to hilarious heights. Join narrator Winnifred Assmann as she brings this captivating collection of humorous fiction to life.
2025-11-11
1h 01
Arcadian Adventures with the Idle Rich, Version 2
04 - The Yahi-Bahi Oriental Society of Mrs Rasselyer-Brown Parts 1-2
Dive into the witty and whimsical world of Stephen Leacock, one of Canadas most celebrated authors. In Arcadian Adventures with the Idle Rich, Leacock presents a sharp and satirical take on urban life, contrasting with the lighter tone of his earlier work, Sunshine Sketches of a Little Town. With a keen eye for human quirks and absurdities, he elevates the follies of society to hilarious heights. Join narrator Winnifred Assmann as she brings this captivating collection of humorous fiction to life.
2025-11-11
59 min
Arcadian Adventures with the Idle Rich, Version 2
03 - The Arrested Philanthropy of Mr Tomlinson Parts 1-2
Dive into the witty and whimsical world of Stephen Leacock, one of Canadas most celebrated authors. In Arcadian Adventures with the Idle Rich, Leacock presents a sharp and satirical take on urban life, contrasting with the lighter tone of his earlier work, Sunshine Sketches of a Little Town. With a keen eye for human quirks and absurdities, he elevates the follies of society to hilarious heights. Join narrator Winnifred Assmann as she brings this captivating collection of humorous fiction to life.
2025-11-11
51 min
Arcadian Adventures with the Idle Rich, Version 2
02 - The Wizard of Finance Parts 1-2
Dive into the witty and whimsical world of Stephen Leacock, one of Canadas most celebrated authors. In Arcadian Adventures with the Idle Rich, Leacock presents a sharp and satirical take on urban life, contrasting with the lighter tone of his earlier work, Sunshine Sketches of a Little Town. With a keen eye for human quirks and absurdities, he elevates the follies of society to hilarious heights. Join narrator Winnifred Assmann as she brings this captivating collection of humorous fiction to life.
2025-11-11
41 min
Arcadian Adventures with the Idle Rich, Version 2
01 - A Little Dinner with Mr Lucullus Fyshe Parts 1-2
Dive into the witty and whimsical world of Stephen Leacock, one of Canadas most celebrated authors. In Arcadian Adventures with the Idle Rich, Leacock presents a sharp and satirical take on urban life, contrasting with the lighter tone of his earlier work, Sunshine Sketches of a Little Town. With a keen eye for human quirks and absurdities, he elevates the follies of society to hilarious heights. Join narrator Winnifred Assmann as she brings this captivating collection of humorous fiction to life.
2025-11-11
53 min
Arcadian Adventures with the Idle Rich
08 - The Great Fight for Clean Government Parts 1-2
Arcadian Adventures with the Idle Rich is a delightful and humorous exploration of societys elite, penned by the talented Stephen Leacock and first published in 1914. This captivating work serves as a sequel to his beloved Sunshine Sketches of a Little Town, shifting the setting from a quaint Canadian village to the bustling heart of a major American city. Through a series of interconnected stories, Leacock offers a witty and keenly observed portrait of the upper crust, showcasing their quirks and follies. While it may not be as widely recognized today as its predecessor, Arcadian Adventures was a sensational hit in...
2025-11-11
49 min