Frenzied Fiction

Stephen Leacock (1869 - 1944)

From the cave man to Santa Claus; spies, know-it-alls, and journalists: all are fair game for Leacock’s special brand of humor. He touches on the changes time has brought about in the city, education, and work habits. Among the other topics in this work are nature, fishing, gardening, success, and spirits--both of the departed and of the variety Prohibition prohibited.

Each chapter of this book is a standalone story and if you love a good laugh, these stories are for you. In me, Leacock’s wit produced the full range of laughter: smiles, chuckles, guffaws, and some uncontrollable giggles. Also, occasionally, I found myself shedding a tear or two. (Review by Debra Lynn)

Genre(s): Humorous Fiction, Short Stories

Language: English

Section Chapter Reader Time
Play 01 My Revelations as a Spy Debra Lynn
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Play 02 Father Knickerbocker: A Fantasy Debra Lynn
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Play 03 The Prophet in Our Midst Debra Lynn
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Play 04 Personal Adventures in the Spirit World Debra Lynn
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Play 05 The Sorrows of a Summer Guest Debra Lynn
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Play 06 To Nature and Back Again Debra Lynn
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Play 07 The Cave-Man as He is Debra Lynn
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Play 08 Ideal Interviews-- Debra Lynn
00:41:44
Play 09 The New Education Debra Lynn
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Play 10 The Errors of Santa Claus Debra Lynn
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Play 11 Lost in New York Debra Lynn
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Play 12 This Strenuous Age Debra Lynn
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Play 13 The Old, Old Story of How Five Men Went Fishing Debra Lynn
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Play 14 Back from the Land Debra Lynn
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Play 15 The Perplexity Column as Done by the Jaded Journalist Debra Lynn
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Play 16 Simple Stories of Success, or How to Succeed in Life Debra Lynn
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Play 17 In Dry Toronto Debra Lynn
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Play 18 Merry Christmas Debra Lynn
00:18:51