02257cam a22003253u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000330011324500660014626400510021230000470026333600260031033700260033633800360036250000310039850501510042950800970058052010950067753400450177265300270181765300270184485600430187199900170191423449UtSlPG20260610133534.0mcr n260607r2007||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPS1 aLeacock, Stephen,d1869-194410aBehind the Beyond, and Other Contributions to Human Knowledge 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2007  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2007-11-110 aBehind the beyond -- Familiar incidents -- Parisian pastimes -- The retroactive existence of Mr. Juggins -- Making a magazine -- Homer and humbug.  aE-text prepared by Suzanne Lybarger, Emille, and the Booksmiths at http://www.eBookForge.net  a"Behind the Beyond, and Other Contributions to Human Knowledge" by Stephen Leacock is a collection of humorous essays and short stories likely written in the early 20th century. This work features Leacock’s clever wit and satirical observations on various subjects, showcasing his talent for turning mundane topics into engaging and entertaining narratives that explore the intricacies of human behavior and society.  The opening of "Behind the Beyond" introduces the premise of a modern problem play, set in a theater where a solo actor named Sir John Trevor steps onto the stage amidst the anticipation of the audience. As he prepares to perform, the scene unveils a complex web of relationships and societal expectations involving Lady Cicely Trevor and another character named Mr. Harding. Through witty dialogue and nuanced character interactions, the narrative delves into themes of unfulfilled desires and the societal constraints on personal happiness, establishing a humorous yet poignant critique of early 20th-century social mores. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aCanadian wit and humor  aCanada -- Civilization40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/23449  c64501d64501