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100 1 _aLeacock, Stephen,
_d1869-1944
245 1 0 _aNonsense Novels
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2003
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2003-11-01
505 0 _aMaddened by mystery, or, The defective detective -- "Q." a psychic pstory of the psupernatural -- Guido the gimlet of Ghent: A romance of chivalry -- Gertrude the governess, or, Simple seventeen -- A hero in homespun, or, The life struggle of Hezekiah Hayloft -- Sorrows of a super soul, or, The memoirs of Marie Mushenough -- Hannah of the highlands, or, The laird of Loch Aucherlocherty -- Soaked in seaweed, or, Upset in the ocean -- Caroline's Christmas, or, The inexplicable infant -- The man in asbestos: An allegory of the future.
508 _aJohn Mark Ockerbloom
520 _a"Nonsense Novels" by Stephen Leacock is a collection of humorous short stories penned in the early 20th century. The work showcases Leacock's signature wit and clever satire, presenting a series of whimsical narratives that satirize various aspects of society, from detective stories to romantic tales, all infused with a light-hearted absurdity. At the start of the collection, Leacock's preface provides insight into his motivations for writing the book, humorously addressing critics who doubt his intellect. The first story, "Maddened by Mystery: or, The Defective Detective," introduces a comically incompetent detective tasked with solving the baffling kidnapping of the Prince of Württemberg. As the story unfolds, the detective's ludicrous analysis leads to the hilarious realization that the prince is not a human at all, but rather a prize Dachshund. This opening sets the tone for Leacock's playful approach to storytelling, inviting readers into a world where logic is turned on its head and laughter is the ultimate goal. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aParodies
653 _aHumorous stories, Canadian
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/4682
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