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Literary Lapses

Literary Lapses

Literary Lapses

Stephen Leacock

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Editorial:
Standard Publications
Año de edición:
2008
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Ficción moderna y contemporánea
ISBN:
9781438504612
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Stephen Leacock was an early 20th century Canadian writer and economist. He received a PhD in political science from the University of Chicago. He opposed women’s rights and non Anglo-Saxon immigration, however he was a supporter of social welfare legislation. Literary Lapses is a collection of short stories and anecdotes. This first book written by Leacock is an excellent example of his whit, humor and ability to use irony.

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