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Title: Nonsense Novels

Note: Reading ease score: 83.2 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Contents: Maddened 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.

Credits: John Mark Ockerbloom

Summary: "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.)

Author: Leacock, Stephen, 1869-1944

EBook No.: 4682

Published: Nov 1, 2003

Downloads: 453

Language: English

Subject: Parodies

Subject: Humorous stories, Canadian

LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

urn:gutenberg:4682:2 2003-11-01T00:00:00+00:00 Public domain in the USA. Leacock, Stephen en 1
2024-11-09T23:31:02Z Nonsense Novels

This edition has images.

Title: Nonsense Novels

Note: Reading ease score: 83.2 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Contents: Maddened 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.

Credits: John Mark Ockerbloom

Summary: "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.)

Author: Leacock, Stephen, 1869-1944

EBook No.: 4682

Published: Nov 1, 2003

Downloads: 453

Language: English

Subject: Parodies

Subject: Humorous stories, Canadian

LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

urn:gutenberg:4682:3 2003-11-01T00:00:00+00:00 Public domain in the USA. Leacock, Stephen en 1