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The Collected Stories

The Collected Stories

Stephen Leacock

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Repro India Limited
Año de edición:
2025
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Poesía
ISBN:
9789371165402

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Collected Poems by Stephen Leacock presents a charming and witty collection of verse from one of Canada’s most beloved humorists and social commentators. Best known for his satirical essays and lighthearted stories, Leacock’s poetry blends humor with insight, offering clever reflections on everyday life, human nature, and the absurdities of modern society. With playful rhymes, gentle irony, and moments of surprising tenderness, these poems reveal a lesser-known but delightful facet of Leacock’s literary talent. This collection captures the spirit of a writer whose keen observations and warm, whimsical voice continue to entertain and enlighten.

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