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Literary Lapses

by Stephen Leacock

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About this book

Stephen Leacock was an early 20th century Canadian writer and economist. He received a PhD is 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.

ISBN
9781438509389
Publication date
2009-02
Pages
184
Language
en