Stephen Leacock

Broschiertes Buch

The Hohenzollerns in America

Beschreibung

Stephen Leacock, a master of Canadian wit and humor, presents "The Hohenzollerns in America," a satirical collection of essays. This enduring work of political humor offers a parodic look at power and society, filtered through Leacock's signature lens. A clever and insightful commentary, this volume remains a relevant and amusing exploration of political themes. Leacock's sharp wit shines in this collection, offering a humorous yet pointed perspective. Readers interested in Canadian literature, political satire, and the enduring power of humor will find much to enjoy in "The Hohenzollerns in America." This meticulously prepared print edition preserves the original text, ensuring an authentic reading experience. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Autor

Stephen Leacock was a Canadian educator, political scientist, author, and comedian. Between 1915 and 1925, he was the most well-known English-speaking comic in the world. He is well-known for his light humour and condemnation of other people's folly. Stephen Leacock was born on December 30, 1869, in Swanmore, a village near Southampton, southern England. He was the third of eleven children born to (Walter) Peter Leacock, who was born and raised at Oak Hill on the Isle of Wight, an estate purchased by his grandfather after returning from Madeira, where his family had made a fortune from plantations and Leacock's Madeira wine, founded in 1760. Agnes, Stephen's mother, was born in Soberton, the youngest daughter of the Rev. Stephen Butler and his second wife (Caroline Linton Palmer) of Bury Lodge, the Butler estate that overlooked the village of Hambledon in Hampshire. Leacock was named after Stephen Butler, the maternal grandchild of Admiral James Richard Dacres and brother of Sir Thomas Dacres Butler, Usher of the Black Rod.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Creative Media Partners, LLC
• Seitenzahl: 144
• Erscheinungstermin: 28. März 2025
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 234mm x 156mm x 8mm
• Gewicht: 213g
• ISBN-13: 9781022969773
• ISBN-10: 1022969773
• Artikelnr.: 74070228