Humour as I See It

Stephen Leacock writes a masterful account of how humour works¿and of how it very often doesn¿t.

About the author

Stephen Leacock (1869-1944) was a distinguished political scientist who became renowned for his literary parodies and satirical writings. His essays and short stories have ensured that he remains a major figure in the history of Canadian literature.

Summary

One of the English language's great humourists provides a masterful account of how humour works—and of how it very often doesn’t.

Product details

• Authors: Stephen Leacock, Leacock Stephen
• Publisher: Cambridge Academic
• Languages: English
• Product format: Other book format
• Released: 01.08.2022
• EAN: 9781912475780
• ISBN: 978-1-912475-78-0
• Series: ERIS gems
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Linguistics and literary studies > General and comparative literary studies; Essays, LITERARY COLLECTIONS / Essays, Literary essays